Te Kowhai School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Kowhai, Waikato 3288 · Waikato District
#12 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#219 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Kowhai School
Te Kowhai School is a state full primary located in Te Kowhai, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 314 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 12th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (68th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.2%; pacific students 4.1%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)414
- Roll size (10%)314
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)10.9%
- 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 Kowhai School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 414
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 314
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 10.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.1%
- 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 Kowhai School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Kowhai School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rotokauri School
Hamilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
249 students · 5.8 km away
Whatawhata School
Whatawhata · State full primary · Years 1–8
280 students · 5.9 km away
Horotiu School
Horotiu · State full primary · Years 1–8
213 students · 6.2 km away
Waipa School
Ngaruawahia · State full primary · Years 1–8
348 students · 7.0 km away
Te Rapa School
Te Rapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
546 students · 7.3 km away
Te Kōpuku High
Te Rapa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students · 7.4 km away
St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia)
Ngaruawahia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
117 students · 7.4 km away
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura
Nawton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
291 students · 7.5 km away
Ngaruawahia School
Ngaruawahia · State full primary · Years 1–8
184 students · 7.7 km away
Pukete School
Pukete · State contributing · Years 1–6
424 students · 7.7 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Ngahinapouri · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Te Mata School (Raglan)
Raglan · State full primary · Years 1–8
157 students
Endeavour School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
452 students
Kaipaki School
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136 students
Newstead Model School
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152 students
Cambridge East School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
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Frequently asked questions
Is Te Kowhai School a good school?
Te Kowhai School has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #12 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 Kowhai School rank in Waikato?
Te Kowhai School ranks #12 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #219 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Kowhai School?
Te Kowhai School had 314 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Te Kowhai School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Kowhai School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Kowhai School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Kowhai School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.