Ruawaro Combined School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Huntly, Waikato 3772 · Waikato District
About Ruawaro Combined School
Ruawaro Combined School is a state full primary school located in Huntly, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 25 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 32.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (47th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (6th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Huntly; Ruawaro Combined School ranks 3rd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)479
- Roll size (10%)25
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-58.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ruawaro Combined School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 479
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 25
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -58.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Ruawaro Combined School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ruawaro Combined School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga
Huntly · State composite · Years 1–13
400 students · 9.7 km away
Huntly West School
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students · 10 km away
Huntly College
Huntly · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
205 students · 11 km away
St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)
Huntly · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
96 students · 11 km away
Ohinewai School
Ohinewai · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students · 11 km away
Huntly School (Waikato)
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
185 students · 11 km away
Kimihia School
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
332 students · 12 km away
Te Kura o Rangiriri
Rangiriri · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Awamutu Intermediate
Te Awamutu · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students
Arohena School
Te Awamutu · State full primary · Years 1–8
12 students
Morrinsville Intermediate
Morrinsville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
359 students
Colville School
Colville · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students
Karangahake School
Karangahake · State full primary · Years 1–8
49 students
Otorohanga South School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
331 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ruawaro Combined School a good school?
Ruawaro Combined School has a Success Index (NZ) of 32.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ruawaro Combined School rank in Waikato?
Ruawaro Combined School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Ruawaro Combined School?
Ruawaro Combined School had 25 students in 2026, a change of -59% over five years.
Is Ruawaro Combined School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ruawaro Combined School is classified as a full primary school covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ruawaro Combined School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Ruawaro Combined School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.