Tokoroa High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tokoroa, Waikato 3444 · South Waikato District
#50 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato
#420 of 486 nationally
About Tokoroa High School
Tokoroa High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Tokoroa, in the South Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 491 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 23.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 50th of 58 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (53th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 65.8%; pacific students 36.7%; international students 0%.
There are 13 schools in Tokoroa; Tokoroa High School ranks 10th of 12 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%)525
- Roll size (10%)491
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)71.2%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)48.5%
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 High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 525
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 491
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 71.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 48.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 65.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 36.7%
- 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 Tokoroa High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Tokoroa High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Tokoroa High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tokoroa High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pa Harakeke Teen Parent Unit
Tokoroa · State teen parent unit
· 26 m away
Tokoroa Intermediate
Tokoroa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
275 students · 266 m away
David Henry School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
153 students · 604 m away
Tokoroa Central School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
197 students · 631 m away
Strathmore School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
191 students · 1.2 km away
TKKM o Te Hiringa
Tokoroa · State composite · Years 1–13
135 students · 1.3 km away
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School
Tokoroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
48 students · 1.4 km away
Tokoroa North School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students · 1.6 km away
Cargill School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
40 students · 1.7 km away
Forest View High School
Tokoroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
425 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Te Hiringa
Tokoroa · State composite · Years 1–13
135 students
Te Kōpuku High
Te Rapa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students
Tai Wananga
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
165 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
Te Kura o Waitahanui
Waitahanui · State composite · Years 1–13
102 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tokoroa High School a good school?
Tokoroa High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 23.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #50 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 Tokoroa High School rank in Waikato?
Tokoroa High School ranks #50 of 58 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato and #420 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tokoroa High School?
Tokoroa High School had 491 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Tokoroa High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tokoroa High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tokoroa High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tokoroa High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.