Tauwhare School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hamilton, Waikato 3287 · Waikato District
#51 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#618 of 1,559 nationally
About Tauwhare School
Tauwhare School is a state contributing located in Hamilton, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 119 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 51st of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (73th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.8%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Hamilton; Tauwhare School ranks 5th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)423
- Roll size (10%)119
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-16.7%
- 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 Tauwhare School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 423
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 119
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -16.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Tauwhare School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tauwhare School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa
Cambridge · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students · 3.5 km away
Matangi School
Matangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
192 students · 6.4 km away
Goodwood School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students · 7.9 km away
Newstead Model School
Newstead · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students · 8.5 km away
Te Miro School
Te Miro · State full primary · Years 1–8
58 students · 8.7 km away
Motumaoho School
Motumaoho · State contributing · Years 1–6
32 students · 9.8 km away
Hautapu School
Hautapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
202 students · 10 km away
Tamahere Model Country School
Tamahere · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students · 11 km away
Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School
Hillcrest · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
121 students · 11 km away
Silverdale Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Rotokauri School
Hamilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
249 students
Waitetuna School
Raglan · State full primary · Years 1–8
64 students
Ohaupo School
Ohaupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
218 students
Hilltop School
Taupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students
Puahue School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students
Puketaha School
Puketaha · State full primary · Years 1–8
304 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tauwhare School a good school?
Tauwhare School has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #51 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 Tauwhare School rank in Waikato?
Tauwhare School ranks #51 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #618 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tauwhare School?
Tauwhare School had 119 students in 2026, a change of -17% over five years.
Is Tauwhare School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tauwhare School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tauwhare School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tauwhare School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.