Te Awamutu College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Awamutu, Waikato 3840 · Waipa District
#23 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato
#280 of 486 nationally
About Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Te Awamutu, in the Waipa District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,278 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 23rd of 58 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (83th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 27.3%; pacific students 3.4%; international students 0.3%.
There are 10 schools in Te Awamutu; Te Awamutu College ranks 6th of 10 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%)481
- Roll size (10%)1,278
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)10.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)65.3%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)36.3%
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 Awamutu College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 481
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,278
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 10.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 65.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 36.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 27.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Te Awamutu College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Te Awamutu College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Te Awamutu College has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Awamutu College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
Te Awamutu · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students · 366 m away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
Te Awamutu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
253 students · 457 m away
Te Awamutu Primary School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
605 students · 721 m away
Te Awamutu Intermediate
Te Awamutu · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students · 2.0 km away
Waipa Christian School
Te Awamutu · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
111 students · 2.1 km away
Pekapekarau School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students · 2.1 km away
Kihikihi School
Kihikihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 5.2 km away
Paterangi School
Paterangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students · 8.8 km away
Pokuru School
Pokuru · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students · 8.8 km away
Puahue School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students · 8.9 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Morrinsville College
Morrinsville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
745 students
Matamata College
Matamata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
821 students
Waihi College
Waihi · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
553 students
Tuakau College
Tuakau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
994 students
Tauhara College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
664 students
Thames High School
Thames · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
402 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Awamutu College a good school?
Te Awamutu College has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #23 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 Awamutu College rank in Waikato?
Te Awamutu College ranks #23 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato and #280 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Awamutu College?
Te Awamutu College had 1,278 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Te Awamutu College a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Awamutu College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Awamutu College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Awamutu College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.