Te Kauwhata Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Kauwhata, Waikato 3710 · Waikato District
#75 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#831 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Kauwhata Primary School
Te Kauwhata Primary School is a state contributing located in Te Kauwhata, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 416 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 51.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 75th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (81th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (36th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 46.2%; pacific students 16.3%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Te Kauwhata; Te Kauwhata Primary School ranks 1st of 3 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%)475
- Roll size (10%)416
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)30.2%
- 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 Kauwhata Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 475
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 416
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 30.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 46.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 16.3%
- 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 Te Kauwhata Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Kauwhata Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kauwhata College
Te Kauwhata · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
500 students · 639 m away
Te Kura o Rangiriri
Rangiriri · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students · 3.1 km away
Ohinewai School
Ohinewai · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students · 9.9 km away
Waerenga School
Te Kauwhata · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students · 11 km away
Meremere School
Meremere · State full primary · Years 1–8
12 students · 12 km away
St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)
Huntly · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
96 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Puriri School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
Kuratau School
Kuratau · State full primary · Years 1–8
91 students
Fairfield Intermediate
Fairfield · State intermediate · Years 7–8
886 students
Vardon School
Beerescourt · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students
Knighton Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
699 students
Wairere School
Wardville · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Kauwhata Primary School a good school?
Te Kauwhata Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 51.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #75 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 Kauwhata Primary School rank in Waikato?
Te Kauwhata Primary School ranks #75 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #831 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Kauwhata Primary School?
Te Kauwhata Primary School had 416 students in 2026, a change of +30% over five years.
Is Te Kauwhata Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Kauwhata Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Kauwhata Primary School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Te Kauwhata Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.