Rukuhia School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ohaupo, Waikato 3882 · Waipa District
#47 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#573 of 1,559 nationally
About Rukuhia School
Rukuhia School is a state full primary located in Ohaupo, in the Waipa District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 103 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 62.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 47th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (71th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 21.4%; pacific students 6.8%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Ohaupo; Rukuhia School ranks 3rd of 3 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%)426
- Roll size (10%)103
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)13%
- 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 Rukuhia School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 426
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 103
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 13%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 21.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.8%
- 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 Rukuhia School has changed over time.
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Schools near Rukuhia School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea
Melville · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students · 4.1 km away
Glenview School (Hamilton)
Glenview · State contributing · Years 1–6
428 students · 4.2 km away
Deanwell School
Melville · State contributing · Years 1–6
375 students · 4.3 km away
Mangakōtukutuku College
Glenview · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
755 students · 4.4 km away
Southcity Christian School
Glenview · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
247 students · 4.5 km away
Melville Primary School
Melville · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students · 4.6 km away
St Pius X Catholic School (Melville)
Melville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
277 students · 4.6 km away
Waikato Montessori Education Centre
Hamilton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
59 students · 4.6 km away
Tamahere Model Country School
Tamahere · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students · 5.6 km away
Ohaupo School
Ohaupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
218 students · 5.9 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rangitoto School
Rangitoto · State full primary · Years 1–8
20 students
Tatuanui School
Tatuanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
143 students
Puahue School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students
Whenuakite School
Whitianga · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students
Te Rerenga School
Te Rerenga · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students
Te Uku School
Raglan · State full primary · Years 1–8
139 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rukuhia School a good school?
Rukuhia School has a Success Index (NZ) of 62.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #47 of 179 in Waikato. 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 Rukuhia School rank in Waikato?
Rukuhia School ranks #47 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #573 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rukuhia School?
Rukuhia School had 103 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Rukuhia School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rukuhia School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rukuhia School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rukuhia School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.