Springdale School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waitoa, Waikato 3380 · Matamata-Piako District
About Springdale School
Springdale School is a state full primary located in Waitoa, in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 34 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 29.2 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 (10th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.6%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Waitoa; Springdale School ranks 1st of 2 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%)490
- Roll size (10%)34
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-23.5%
- 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 Springdale School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 490
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 34
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -23.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 17.6%
- 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 Springdale School has changed over time.
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Schools near Springdale School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Elstow-Waihou Combined School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
175 students · 6.3 km away
Tahuna School
Tahuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
84 students · 7.7 km away
Tatuanui School
Tatuanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
143 students · 10 km away
Te Aroha College
Te Aroha · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
395 students · 11 km away
Stanley Avenue School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
271 students · 12 km away
Te Aroha Primary School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 13 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)
Te Aroha · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
63 students · 13 km away
Morrinsville Intermediate
Morrinsville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
359 students · 13 km away
Tirohia School
Tirohia · State full primary · Years 1–8
32 students · 13 km away
Morrinsville College
Morrinsville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
745 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Piripiri School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
13 students
Coroglen School
Whitianga · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Te Kuiti Primary School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
326 students
Waimata School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
36 students
Motumaoho School
Motumaoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students
Aka Aka School
Aka Aka · State full primary · Years 1–8
50 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Springdale School a good school?
Springdale School has a Success Index (NZ) of 29.2 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 Springdale School rank in Waikato?
Springdale School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Springdale School?
Springdale School had 34 students in 2026, a change of -23% over five years.
Is Springdale School a primary school or a secondary school?
Springdale School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Springdale School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Springdale School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.