Te Wharekura o Manaia
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Manaia, Waikato 3581 · Thames-Coromandel District
#36 of 58 composite schools in Waikato
#362 of 486 nationally
About Te Wharekura o Manaia
Te Wharekura o Manaia is a state composite located in Manaia, in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 267 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 32.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 36th of 58 ranked composite schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (64th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 97%; pacific students 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%)521
- Roll size (10%)267
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)28.3%
- 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 Wharekura o Manaia by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 521
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 267
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 28.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 97%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 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 Wharekura o Manaia has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Wharekura o Manaia
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State composite schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kuiti High School
Te Kuiti · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
297 students
Reporoa College
Reporoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
207 students
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
Putaruru · State composite · Years 1–13
290 students
Putāruru College
Putaruru · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
397 students
Te Wharekura o Kirikiriroa
Enderley · State composite · Years 1–13
325 students
Tokoroa High School
Tokoroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
491 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Wharekura o Manaia a good school?
Te Wharekura o Manaia has a Success Index (NZ) of 32.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #36 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 Wharekura o Manaia rank in Waikato?
Te Wharekura o Manaia ranks #36 of 58 composite schools in Waikato and #362 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Wharekura o Manaia?
Te Wharekura o Manaia had 267 students in 2026, a change of +28% over five years.
Is Te Wharekura o Manaia a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Wharekura o Manaia is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Wharekura o Manaia?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Te Wharekura o Manaia; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.