Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Melville, Waikato 3245 · Waipa District
#165 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1470 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea
Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea is a state full primary located in Melville, in the Waipa District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 127 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 22.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 165th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (41th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 99.2%; pacific students 7.9%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Melville; Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)520
- Roll size (10%)127
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-20.4%
- 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 Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 520
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 127
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -20.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 99.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.9%
- 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 Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Southcity Christian School
Glenview · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
247 students · 340 m away
Deanwell School
Melville · State contributing · Years 1–6
375 students · 602 m away
Mangakōtukutuku College
Glenview · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
755 students · 1.2 km away
Melville Primary School
Melville · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students · 1.5 km away
St Pius X Catholic School (Melville)
Melville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
277 students · 1.9 km away
Glenview School (Hamilton)
Glenview · State contributing · Years 1–6
428 students · 1.9 km away
Hamilton West School
Hamilton West · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students · 3.0 km away
Rhode Street School
Dinsdale · State full primary · Years 1–8
212 students · 3.3 km away
Frankton School
Dinsdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
732 students · 3.9 km away
Hamilton Girls' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,783 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tapu School
Tapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
6 students
Tokoroa Intermediate
Tokoroa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
275 students
TKKM o Harataunga
Kennedy Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
10 students
Tauhara School
Tauhara · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students
Meremere School
Meremere · State full primary · Years 1–8
12 students
Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa
Cambridge · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea a good school?
Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea has a Success Index (NZ) of 22.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #165 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 Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea rank in Waikato?
Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea ranks #165 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1470 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea?
Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea had 127 students in 2026, a change of -20% over five years.
Is Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.