Te Rapa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Rapa, Waikato 3241 · Hamilton City
#60 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#711 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Rapa School
Te Rapa School is a state full primary located in Te Rapa, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 546 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 56.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 60th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (91th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 29.7%; pacific students 11.9%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Te Rapa; Te Rapa School ranks 2nd 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%)443
- Roll size (10%)546
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.8%
- 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 Rapa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 443
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 546
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 29.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.9%
- 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 Rapa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Rapa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pukete School
Pukete · State contributing · Years 1–6
424 students · 748 m away
Endeavour School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
452 students · 1.7 km away
Te Kōpuku High
Te Rapa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students · 1.8 km away
Te Ao Mārama School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students · 2.1 km away
St Andrews Middle School
Te Rapa · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
137 students · 2.3 km away
Hamilton North School
Te Rapa · State special school
177 students · 2.5 km away
Hamilton Christian School
Rototuna North · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
993 students · 3.0 km away
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Te Rapa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
290 students · 3.2 km away
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura
Nawton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
291 students · 3.2 km away
Vardon School
Beerescourt · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students
Matamata Primary School
Matamata · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students
Leamington School
Leamington · State contributing · Years 1–6
507 students
Waikite Valley School
Waikite Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students
Horahora School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
Whatawhata School
Whatawhata · State full primary · Years 1–8
280 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Rapa School a good school?
Te Rapa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 56.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #60 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 Rapa School rank in Waikato?
Te Rapa School ranks #60 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #711 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Rapa School?
Te Rapa School had 546 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Te Rapa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Rapa School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Rapa School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Rapa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.