Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waitoa, Waikato 3440 · Matamata-Piako District
#53 of 58 composite schools in Waikato
#440 of 486 nationally
About Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha
Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha is a state composite located in Waitoa, in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 140 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 20.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 53rd of 58 ranked composite schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (57th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 98.6%; pacific students 4.3%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Waitoa; Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha ranks 2nd of 2 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%)539
- Roll size (10%)140
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)33.3%
- 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 Te Rau Aroha by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 539
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 140
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 33.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 98.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.3%
- 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 Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Walton School
Walton · State contributing · Years 1–6
136 students · 7.4 km away
Tatuanui School
Tatuanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
143 students · 8.6 km away
Manawaru School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students · 8.7 km away
Wairere School
Wardville · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students · 11 km away
Kiwitahi School
Kiwitahi · State contributing · Years 1–6
99 students · 11 km away
Te Kura o Waharoa
Waharoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students · 12 km away
Morrinsville Intermediate
Morrinsville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
359 students · 13 km away
Morrinsville College
Morrinsville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
745 students · 13 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Morrinsville)
Morrinsville · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 13 km away
Morrinsville School
Morrinsville · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kura o Hirangi
Turangi · State composite · Years 1–13
270 students
Ngaruawahia High School
Ngaruawahia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
352 students
Tongariro School
Turangi · State composite · Years 1–13
367 students
Mangakōtukutuku College
Glenview · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
755 students
Fairfield College
Chartwell · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
929 students
Te Wharekura o Maniapoto
Te Kuiti · State composite · Years 1–13
126 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha a good school?
Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha has a Success Index (NZ) of 20.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #53 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 Rau Aroha rank in Waikato?
Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha ranks #53 of 58 composite schools in Waikato and #440 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha?
Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha had 140 students in 2026, a change of +33% over five years.
Is Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.