Tirau Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tirau, Waikato 3410 · South Waikato District
#120 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#1094 of 1,559 nationally
About Tirau Primary School
Tirau Primary School is a state contributing located in Tirau, in the South Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 127 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 40.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 120th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (63th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (34th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 32.3%; pacific students 8.7%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Tirau; Tirau Primary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)477
- Roll size (10%)127
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.6%
- 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 Tirau Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 477
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 127
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 32.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.7%
- 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 Tirau Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tirau Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Putāruru College
Putaruru · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
397 students · 7.7 km away
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
Putaruru · State composite · Years 1–13
290 students · 7.8 km away
Kuranui Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
50 students · 8.3 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)
Putaruru · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
177 students · 8.3 km away
Putāruru Primary School
Putaruru · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students · 9.5 km away
Hinuera School
Hinuera · State contributing · Years 1–6
174 students · 11 km away
Horahora School (Cambridge)
Cambridge · State full primary · Years 1–8
35 students · 11 km away
Te Poi School
Te Poi · State contributing · Years 1–6
57 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Wairere School
Wardville · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students
Stanley Avenue School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
271 students
Mangatangi School
Mangatangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
Morrinsville Intermediate
Morrinsville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
359 students
Colville School
Colville · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students
Knighton Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
699 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tirau Primary School a good school?
Tirau Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 40.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #120 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 Tirau Primary School rank in Waikato?
Tirau Primary School ranks #120 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #1094 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tirau Primary School?
Tirau Primary School had 127 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Tirau Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tirau Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tirau Primary School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Tirau Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.