Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Putaruru, Waikato 3411 · South Waikato District
#41 of 58 composite schools in Waikato
#390 of 486 nationally
About Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere is a state composite located in Putaruru, in the South Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 290 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 27.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 41st of 58 ranked composite schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (0th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 96.2%; pacific students 12.8%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Putaruru; Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere ranks 4th of 5 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%)523
- Roll size (10%)290
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)33.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)71.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)14.3%
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 Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 523
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 290
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 33.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 71.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 14.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 96.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.8%
- 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 Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)
Putaruru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
177 students · 558 m away
Putāruru College
Putaruru · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
397 students · 1.2 km away
Putāruru Primary School
Putaruru · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 1.7 km away
Lichfield School
Lichfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students · 7.6 km away
Tirau Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
127 students · 7.8 km away
Kuranui Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
50 students · 13 km away
Te Waotu School
Putaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students · 13 km away
Horahora School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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491 students
TKKM o Te Hiringa
Tokoroa · State composite · Years 1–13
135 students
Te Wharekura o Manaia
Manaia · State composite · Years 1–13
267 students
Te Kōpuku High
Te Rapa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
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Tai Wananga
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
165 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere a good school?
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere has a Success Index (NZ) of 27.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #41 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 Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere rank in Waikato?
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere ranks #41 of 58 composite schools in Waikato and #390 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere?
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere had 290 students in 2026, a change of +34% over five years.
Is Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.