Te Kura o Waitahanui
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waitahanui, Waikato 3378 · Taupo District
#52 of 58 composite schools in Waikato
#439 of 486 nationally
About Te Kura o Waitahanui
Te Kura o Waitahanui is a state composite located in Waitahanui, in the Taupo District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 102 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 20.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 52nd of 58 ranked composite schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (38th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (12th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 99%; pacific students 5.9%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)527
- Roll size (10%)102
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.3%
- 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 o Waitahanui by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 527
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 102
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 99%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.9%
- 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 o Waitahanui has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Kura o Waitahanui
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waipahihi School
Waipahihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students · 7.9 km away
Hilltop School
Taupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
580 students · 9.8 km away
Taupo Intermediate
Hilltop · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students · 10 km away
Lake Taupo Christian School
Taupo · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
145 students · 10 km away
Tauhara College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
664 students · 10 km away
Tauhara School
Tauhara · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students · 11 km away
Taupo School
Taupo · State contributing · Years 1–6
459 students · 11 km away
Mountview School
Taupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
329 students · 12 km away
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,186 students · 12 km away
TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa
Taupo · State composite · Years 1–13
194 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Fairfield College
Chartwell · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
929 students
Te Wharekura o Maniapoto
Te Kuiti · State composite · Years 1–13
126 students
Tai Wananga
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
165 students
Tokoroa High School
Tokoroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
491 students
TKKM o Te Hiringa
Tokoroa · State composite · Years 1–13
135 students
Te Kōpuku High
Te Rapa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Kura o Waitahanui a good school?
Te Kura o Waitahanui has a Success Index (NZ) of 20.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #52 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 Kura o Waitahanui rank in Waikato?
Te Kura o Waitahanui ranks #52 of 58 composite schools in Waikato and #439 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Kura o Waitahanui?
Te Kura o Waitahanui had 102 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Te Kura o Waitahanui a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Kura o Waitahanui is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Kura o Waitahanui?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Kura o Waitahanui; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.