Tairua School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tairua, Waikato 3508 · Thames-Coromandel District
#56 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#679 of 1,559 nationally
About Tairua School
Tairua School is a state full primary located in Tairua, in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 130 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 57.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 56th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (63th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.3%; pacific students 10%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)440
- Roll size (10%)130
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)5.6%
- 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 Tairua School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 440
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 130
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 5.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10%
- 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 Tairua School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tairua School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Wairakei School
Wairakei · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
Horahora School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
Kiwitahi School
Kiwitahi · State contributing · Years 1–6
99 students
Te Pahu School
Te Pahu · State full primary · Years 1–8
93 students
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students
Te Rapa School
Te Rapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
546 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tairua School a good school?
Tairua School has a Success Index (NZ) of 57.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #56 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 Tairua School rank in Waikato?
Tairua School ranks #56 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #679 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tairua School?
Tairua School had 130 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is Tairua School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tairua School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tairua School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Tairua School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.