Tamahere Model Country School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tamahere, Waikato 3283 · Waikato District
#10 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#200 of 1,559 nationally
About Tamahere Model Country School
Tamahere Model Country School is a state contributing located in Tamahere, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 378 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 78.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 10th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (95th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.6%; pacific students 3.7%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)372
- Roll size (10%)378
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12.1%
- 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 Tamahere Model Country School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 372
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 378
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.7%
- 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 Tamahere Model Country School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tamahere Model Country School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waikato Montessori Education Centre
Hamilton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
59 students · 1.2 km away
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School
Hillcrest · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
121 students · 2.6 km away
Berkley Normal Middle School
Hillcrest · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
770 students · 3.5 km away
Hillcrest Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students · 4.0 km away
Matangi School
Matangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
192 students · 4.3 km away
Silverdale Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students · 4.3 km away
Hillcrest High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,801 students · 4.4 km away
TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea
Hillcrest · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students · 5.0 km away
St John's College (Hillcrest)
Hillcrest · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students · 5.1 km away
Knighton Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
699 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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486 students
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Hukanui School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
899 students
Hillcrest Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students
Horsham Downs School
Horsham Downs · State full primary · Years 1–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tamahere Model Country School a good school?
Tamahere Model Country School has a Success Index (NZ) of 78.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #10 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 Tamahere Model Country School rank in Waikato?
Tamahere Model Country School ranks #10 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #200 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tamahere Model Country School?
Tamahere Model Country School had 378 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Tamahere Model Country School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tamahere Model Country School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tamahere Model Country School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tamahere Model Country School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.