Thames High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Thames, Waikato 3540 · Thames-Coromandel District
#33 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato
#349 of 486 nationally
About Thames High School
Thames High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Thames, in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 402 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 33rd of 58 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (48th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 37.3%; pacific students 6.2%; international students 5.2%.
There are 5 schools in Thames; Thames High School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)489
- Roll size (10%)402
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-11%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)74.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)45.8%
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 Thames High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 489
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 402
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -11%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 74.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 45.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 37.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 5.2%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Thames High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Thames High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Thames High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Thames High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Francis School (Thames)
Thames · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
78 students · 458 m away
Thames South School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
64 students · 635 m away
Moanataiari School
Moanataiari · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 1.6 km away
Pārāwai School
Parawai · State full primary · Years 1–8
246 students · 2.3 km away
Matatoki School
Matatoki · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students · 9.1 km away
Kopuarahi School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students · 9.6 km away
Te Puru School
Te Puru · State full primary · Years 1–8
176 students · 11 km away
Turua Primary School
Turua · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students · 12 km away
Puriri School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tauhara College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
664 students
Te Aroha College
Te Aroha · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
395 students
Waihi College
Waihi · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
553 students
Tuakau College
Tuakau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
994 students
Morrinsville College
Morrinsville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
745 students
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,278 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thames High School a good school?
Thames High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #33 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 Thames High School rank in Waikato?
Thames High School ranks #33 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato and #349 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Thames High School?
Thames High School had 402 students in 2026, a change of -11% over five years.
Is Thames High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Thames High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Thames High School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Thames High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.