Tainui Full Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tokoroa, Waikato 3420 · South Waikato District
#167 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1477 of 1,559 nationally
About Tainui Full Primary School
Tainui Full Primary School is a state full primary located in Tokoroa, in the South Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 250 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 22.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 167th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (59th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 62.8%; pacific students 24%; international students 0%.
There are 13 schools in Tokoroa; Tainui Full Primary School ranks 11th of 12 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%)526
- Roll size (10%)250
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-32%
- 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 Tainui Full Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 526
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 250
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -32%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 62.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 24%
- 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 Tainui Full Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tainui Full Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Te Hiringa
Tokoroa · State composite · Years 1–13
135 students · 438 m away
Cargill School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students · 719 m away
Strathmore School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
191 students · 1.5 km away
Tokoroa Intermediate
Tokoroa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
275 students · 1.6 km away
David Henry School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
153 students · 1.6 km away
Tokoroa High School
Tokoroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
491 students · 1.8 km away
Pa Harakeke Teen Parent Unit
Tokoroa · State teen parent unit
· 1.8 km away
Amisfield School
Tokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
143 students · 2.3 km away
Tokoroa Central School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
197 students · 2.4 km away
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School
Tokoroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
48 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waitomo Caves School
Waitomo Caves · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
Bankwood School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students
Kinohaku School
Taharoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
14 students
Whareorino School
Awakino · State full primary · Years 1–8
8 students
David Henry School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
153 students
Waipa School
Ngaruawahia · State full primary · Years 1–8
348 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tainui Full Primary School a good school?
Tainui Full Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 22.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #167 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 Tainui Full Primary School rank in Waikato?
Tainui Full Primary School ranks #167 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1477 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tainui Full Primary School?
Tainui Full Primary School had 250 students in 2026, a change of -32% over five years.
Is Tainui Full Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tainui Full Primary School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tainui Full Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tainui Full Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.