Thames South School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Thames, Waikato 3500 · Thames-Coromandel District
#177 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1545 of 1,559 nationally
About Thames South School
Thames South School is a state full primary located in Thames, in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 64 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 15.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 177th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (45th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 70.3%; pacific students 9.4%; international students 4.7%.
There are 5 schools in Thames; Thames South School ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)541
- Roll size (10%)64
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-21.7%
- 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 Thames South School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 541
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 64
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -21.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 70.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 4.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Thames South School has changed over time.
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Schools near Thames South 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 · 222 m away
Thames High School
Thames · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
402 students · 635 m away
Pārāwai School
Parawai · State full primary · Years 1–8
246 students · 1.6 km away
Moanataiari School
Moanataiari · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 2.2 km away
Matatoki School
Matatoki · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students · 8.5 km away
Kopuarahi School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students · 9.2 km away
Turua Primary School
Turua · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students · 11 km away
Te Puru School
Te Puru · State full primary · Years 1–8
176 students · 12 km away
Puriri School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Andrews Middle School
Te Rapa · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
137 students
Fairfield Primary School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students
TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato
Port Waikato · State full primary · Years 1–8
54 students
Te Kohanga School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
23 students
Pukenui School (Te Kuiti)
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
137 students
Centennial Park School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thames South School a good school?
Thames South School has a Success Index (NZ) of 15.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #177 of 179 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 South School rank in Waikato?
Thames South School ranks #177 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1545 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Thames South School?
Thames South School had 64 students in 2026, a change of -22% over five years.
Is Thames South School a primary school or a secondary school?
Thames South School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Thames South School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Thames South School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.