St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Rapa, Waikato 3200 · Hamilton City
#26 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#435 of 1,559 nationally
About St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) is a state integrated full primary located in Te Rapa, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 290 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 68.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 26th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (82th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.4%; pacific students 10.3%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Te Rapa; St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) ranks 1st of 4 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%)407
- Roll size (10%)290
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.7%
- 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 Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 407
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 290
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.3%
- 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 Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) has changed over time.
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Schools near St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Vardon School
Beerescourt · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students · 344 m away
Forest Lake School
Forest Lake · State contributing · Years 1–6
386 students · 714 m away
Hamilton North School
Te Rapa · State special school
177 students · 1.0 km away
St Andrews Middle School
Te Rapa · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
137 students · 1.0 km away
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Hamilton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
675 students · 1.3 km away
Maeroa Intermediate
Hamilton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
701 students · 1.7 km away
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students · 1.8 km away
Te Kōpuku High
Te Rapa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students · 1.9 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Fairfield · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
346 students · 1.9 km away
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura
Nawton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
291 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Francis School (Thames)
Thames · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
78 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 Patrick's Catholic School (Taupo)
Taupo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
233 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 Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) a good school?
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) has a Success Index (NZ) of 68.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #26 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 Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) rank in Waikato?
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) ranks #26 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #435 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)?
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) had 290 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) a primary school or a secondary school?
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.