Te Ao Mārama School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Flagstaff-Hamilton, Waikato 3210 · Hamilton City
#2 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#41 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Ao Mārama School
Te Ao Mārama School is a state contributing located in Flagstaff-Hamilton, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 486 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 87.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 2nd of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (90th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 14.8%; pacific students 5.8%; international students 0.2%.
There are 2 schools in Flagstaff-Hamilton; Te Ao Mārama School ranks 1st of 2 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%)390
- Roll size (10%)486
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)60.1%
- 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 Te Ao Mārama School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 390
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 486
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 60.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 14.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Te Ao Mārama School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Ao Mārama School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Endeavour School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
452 students · 1.8 km away
Hamilton Christian School
Rototuna North · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
993 students · 1.9 km away
Rototuna Senior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,008 students · 2.1 km away
Te Rapa School
Te Rapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
546 students · 2.1 km away
Rototuna Junior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
1,371 students · 2.1 km away
Te Totara Primary School
Rototuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
743 students · 2.4 km away
Horsham Downs School
Horsham Downs · State full primary · Years 1–8
385 students · 2.4 km away
Pukete School
Pukete · State contributing · Years 1–6
424 students · 2.8 km away
Rototuna Primary School
Rototuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
838 students · 3.5 km away
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Rototuna · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
190 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Goodwood School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students
Te Totara Primary School
Rototuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
743 students
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
385 students
Matangi School
Matangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
192 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Ao Mārama School a good school?
Te Ao Mārama School has a Success Index (NZ) of 87.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #2 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 Te Ao Mārama School rank in Waikato?
Te Ao Mārama School ranks #2 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #41 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Ao Mārama School?
Te Ao Mārama School had 486 students in 2026, a change of +60% over five years.
Is Te Ao Mārama School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Ao Mārama School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Ao Mārama School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Ao Mārama School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.