Tokoroa Central School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tokoroa, Waikato 3444 · South Waikato District
#158 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#1414 of 1,559 nationally
About Tokoroa Central School
Tokoroa Central School is a state contributing located in Tokoroa, in the South Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 197 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 26.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 158th of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (70th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 69%; pacific students 30.5%; international students 0%.
There are 13 schools in Tokoroa; Tokoroa Central School ranks 8th of 12 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%)538
- Roll size (10%)197
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.9%
- 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 Tokoroa Central School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 538
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 197
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 69%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 30.5%
- 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 Tokoroa Central School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tokoroa Central School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pa Harakeke Teen Parent Unit
Tokoroa · State teen parent unit
· 607 m away
Tokoroa High School
Tokoroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
491 students · 631 m away
Tokoroa Intermediate
Tokoroa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
275 students · 880 m away
David Henry School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
153 students · 1.1 km away
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School
Tokoroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
48 students · 1.2 km away
Tokoroa North School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students · 1.3 km away
Strathmore School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
191 students · 1.5 km away
Forest View High School
Tokoroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
425 students · 1.9 km away
TKKM o Te Hiringa
Tokoroa · State composite · Years 1–13
135 students · 1.9 km away
Cargill School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ōtorohanga School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
Melville Primary School
Melville · State contributing · Years 1–6
266 students
Te Kura o Rangiriri
Rangiriri · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students
Rhode Street School
Dinsdale · State full primary · Years 1–8
212 students
Mihi School
Reporoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
16 students
Putāruru Primary School
Putaruru · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tokoroa Central School a good school?
Tokoroa Central School has a Success Index (NZ) of 26.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #158 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 Tokoroa Central School rank in Waikato?
Tokoroa Central School ranks #158 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #1414 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tokoroa Central School?
Tokoroa Central School had 197 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Tokoroa Central School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tokoroa Central School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tokoroa Central School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tokoroa Central School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.