Te Pahu School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Pahu, Waikato 3285 · Waipa District
#71 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#796 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Pahu School
Te Pahu School is a state full primary located in Te Pahu, in the Waipa District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 93 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 53.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 71st of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (63th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (26th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 12.9%; pacific students 6.5%; 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%)438
- Roll size (10%)93
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.5%
- 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 Pahu School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 438
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 93
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 12.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.5%
- 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 Pahu School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Pahu School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ngahinapouri School
Ngahinapouri · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students · 6.5 km away
Pirongia School
Pirongia · State full primary · Years 1–8
374 students · 9.2 km away
Paterangi School
Paterangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students · 9.7 km away
Koromatua School
Hamilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
222 students · 12 km away
Waitetuna School
Raglan · State full primary · Years 1–8
64 students · 13 km away
Whatawhata School
Whatawhata · State full primary · Years 1–8
280 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kiwitahi School
Kiwitahi · State contributing · Years 1–6
99 students
Wairakei School
Wairakei · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students
Tairua School
Tairua · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
Mangatawhiri School
Pokeno · State full primary · Years 1–8
172 students
Hinuera School
Hinuera · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students
Horahora School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Pahu School a good school?
Te Pahu School has a Success Index (NZ) of 53.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #71 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 Pahu School rank in Waikato?
Te Pahu School ranks #71 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #796 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Pahu School?
Te Pahu School had 93 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Te Pahu School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Pahu School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Pahu School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Te Pahu School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.