St Francis School (Thames)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Thames, Waikato 3540 · Thames-Coromandel District
#27 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#450 of 1,559 nationally
About St Francis School (Thames)
St Francis School (Thames) is a state integrated full primary located in Thames, in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 78 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 67.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 27th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (81th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (22th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 6.4%; pacific students 11.5%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Thames; St Francis School (Thames) ranks 1st of 5 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%)409
- Roll size (10%)78
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)27.7%
- 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 St Francis School (Thames) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 409
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 78
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 27.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 6.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.5%
- 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 St Francis School (Thames) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Francis School (Thames)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Thames South School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
64 students · 222 m away
Thames High School
Thames · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
402 students · 458 m away
Pārāwai School
Parawai · State full primary · Years 1–8
246 students · 1.8 km away
Moanataiari School
Moanataiari · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 2.0 km away
Matatoki School
Matatoki · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students · 8.7 km away
Kopuarahi School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students · 9.2 km away
Turua Primary School
Turua · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students · 11 km away
Te Puru School
Te Puru · State full primary · Years 1–8
176 students · 12 km away
Puriri School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Te Rapa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)
Taupo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
233 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Fairfield · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
346 students
St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
202 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)
Morrinsville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students
Marian Catholic School (Hamilton)
Hamilton East · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
625 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Francis School (Thames) a good school?
St Francis School (Thames) has a Success Index (NZ) of 67.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #27 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 St Francis School (Thames) rank in Waikato?
St Francis School (Thames) ranks #27 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #450 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Francis School (Thames)?
St Francis School (Thames) had 78 students in 2026, a change of +28% over five years.
Is St Francis School (Thames) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Francis School (Thames) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Francis School (Thames)?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of St Francis School (Thames); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.