Tongariro School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Turangi, Waikato 3334 · Taupo District
#57 of 58 composite schools in Waikato
#482 of 486 nationally
About Tongariro School
Tongariro School is a state composite school located in Turangi, in the Taupo District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 367 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 9.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 57th of 58 ranked composite schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (44th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 86.6%; pacific students 7.1%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Turangi; Tongariro School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)546
- Roll size (10%)367
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.3%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)48.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)25.8%
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 Tongariro School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 546
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 367
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 48.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 25.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 86.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.1%
- 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 Tongariro School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Tongariro School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Tongariro School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tongariro School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State composite schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Huntly College
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Mangakōtukutuku College
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Fairfield College
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929 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tongariro School a good school?
Tongariro School has a Success Index (NZ) of 9.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #57 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 Tongariro School rank in Waikato?
Tongariro School ranks #57 of 58 composite schools in Waikato and #482 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tongariro School?
Tongariro School had 367 students in 2026, a change of -7% over five years.
Is Tongariro School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tongariro School is classified as a composite school covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tongariro School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Tongariro School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.