St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Awamutu, Waikato 3840 · Waipa District
#52 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#619 of 1,559 nationally
About St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) is a state integrated full primary located in Te Awamutu, in the Waipa District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 253 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 52nd of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.4%; pacific students 5.1%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Te Awamutu; St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) ranks 3rd of 10 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%)427
- Roll size (10%)253
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.4%
- 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 Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 427
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 253
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.1%
- 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 Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Awamutu Primary School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
605 students · 399 m away
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,278 students · 457 m away
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
Te Awamutu · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students · 670 m away
Te Awamutu Intermediate
Te Awamutu · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students · 1.5 km away
Waipa Christian School
Te Awamutu · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
111 students · 1.7 km away
Pekapekarau School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students · 1.8 km away
Kihikihi School
Kihikihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 4.7 km away
Puahue School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students · 8.5 km away
Pokuru School
Pokuru · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students · 9.0 km away
Paterangi School
Paterangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students · 9.2 km away
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St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)
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194 students
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)
Taupo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
233 students
St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
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St Francis School (Thames)
Thames · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) a good school?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #52 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 Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) rank in Waikato?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) ranks #52 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #619 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) had 253 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.