Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Awamutu, Waikato · Waipa District
#37 of 58 composite schools in Waikato
#373 of 486 nationally
About Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha is a state composite located in Te Awamutu, in the Waipa District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 96 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 30.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 37th of 58 ranked composite schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (38th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 96.9%; pacific students 4.2%; international students 0%.
There are 10 schools in Te Awamutu; Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha ranks 9th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)505
- Roll size (10%)96
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-11.8%
- 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 Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 505
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 96
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -11.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 96.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.2%
- 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 Nga Purapura o Te Aroha has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,278 students · 366 m away
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
Te Awamutu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
253 students · 670 m away
Te Awamutu Primary School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
605 students · 1.0 km away
Pekapekarau School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students · 2.0 km away
Te Awamutu Intermediate
Te Awamutu · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students · 2.2 km away
Waipa Christian School
Te Awamutu · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
111 students · 2.3 km away
Kihikihi School
Kihikihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 5.4 km away
Paterangi School
Paterangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students · 8.6 km away
Puahue School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students · 9.0 km away
Pokuru School
Pokuru · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students · 9.1 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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Nawton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
291 students
Paeroa College
Paeroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
315 students
Fraser High School
Dinsdale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,420 students
Te Kauwhata College
Te Kauwhata · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
500 students
Piopio College
Piopio · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
154 students
Coromandel Area School
Coromandel · State composite · Years 1–13
209 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha a good school?
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha has a Success Index (NZ) of 30.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #37 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 Nga Purapura o Te Aroha rank in Waikato?
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha ranks #37 of 58 composite schools in Waikato and #373 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha?
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha had 96 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.