Te Waotu School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Putaruru, Waikato 3481 · South Waikato District
#86 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#913 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Waotu School
Te Waotu School is a state full primary located in Putaruru, in the South Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 129 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 86th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (54th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (35th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 17.8%; pacific students 2.3%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Putaruru; Te Waotu School ranks 1st of 5 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%)448
- Roll size (10%)129
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2.4%
- 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 Waotu School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 448
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 129
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 17.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.3%
- 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 Waotu School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Waotu School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Arohena School
Te Awamutu · State full primary · Years 1–8
12 students · 8.5 km away
Lichfield School
Lichfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students · 11 km away
Putāruru Primary School
Putaruru · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 12 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)
Putaruru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
177 students · 13 km away
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
Putaruru · State composite · Years 1–13
290 students · 13 km away
Wharepapa South School
Te Awamutu · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students · 14 km away
Putāruru College
Putaruru · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
397 students · 14 km away
Pukeatua School
Pukeatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
100 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Elstow-Waihou Combined School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
175 students
Manawaru School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students
Taupo School
Taupo · State contributing · Years 1–6
459 students
Whatawhata School
Whatawhata · State full primary · Years 1–8
280 students
Pukeoware School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students
Harrisville School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Waotu School a good school?
Te Waotu School has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #86 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 Waotu School rank in Waikato?
Te Waotu School ranks #86 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #913 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Waotu School?
Te Waotu School had 129 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Te Waotu School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Waotu School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Waotu School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Te Waotu School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.