Te Aroha College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Aroha, Waikato 3342 · Matamata-Piako District
#26 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato
#299 of 486 nationally
About Te Aroha College
Te Aroha College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Te Aroha, in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 395 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 40.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 26th of 58 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (5th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.3%; pacific students 8.4%; international students 0.8%.
There are 6 schools in Te Aroha; Te Aroha College ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)492
- Roll size (10%)395
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)19.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)77.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)30%
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 Aroha College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 492
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 395
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 19.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 77.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 30%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 26.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.8%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Te Aroha College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Te Aroha College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Te Aroha College has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Aroha College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Stanley Avenue School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
271 students · 704 m away
Te Aroha Primary School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students · 1.5 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Te Aroha)
Te Aroha · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
63 students · 1.6 km away
Elstow-Waihou Combined School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
175 students · 5.3 km away
Springdale School
Waitoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students · 11 km away
Manawaru School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students · 12 km away
Tatuanui School
Tatuanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
143 students · 12 km away
Tirohia School
Tirohia · State full primary · Years 1–8
32 students · 13 km away
Karangahake School
Karangahake · State full primary · Years 1–8
49 students · 14 km away
Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha
Waitoa · State composite · Years 1–13
140 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Thames High School
Thames · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
402 students
Tauhara College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
664 students
Waihi College
Waihi · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
553 students
Piopio College
Piopio · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
154 students
Tuakau College
Tuakau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
994 students
Te Kauwhata College
Te Kauwhata · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
500 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Aroha College a good school?
Te Aroha College has a Success Index (NZ) of 40.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #26 of 58 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 Aroha College rank in Waikato?
Te Aroha College ranks #26 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato and #299 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Aroha College?
Te Aroha College had 395 students in 2026, a change of +20% over five years.
Is Te Aroha College a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Aroha College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Aroha College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Aroha College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.