Tuakau College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tuakau, Waikato 2342 · Waikato District
#19 of 58 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato
#229 of 486 nationally
About Tuakau College
Tuakau College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Tuakau, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 994 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 19th of 58 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (75th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (41th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 33.7%; pacific students 17.4%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Tuakau; Tuakau College ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)485
- Roll size (10%)994
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)52.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)80.6%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)53.5%
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 Tuakau College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 485
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 994
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 52.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 80.6%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 53.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 33.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 17.4%
- 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 Tuakau College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Tuakau College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Tuakau College has changed over time.
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Schools near Tuakau College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tuakau School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
260 students · 602 m away
Harrisville School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 3.0 km away
Buckland School
Buckland-Auckland · State full primary · Years 1–8
286 students · 3.9 km away
Pukekohe Christian School
Pukekohe · Private composite · Years 1–13
337 students · 5.2 km away
Parkside School
Pukekohe · State special school
177 students · 6.1 km away
KingsGate School
Pukekohe West · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
280 students · 6.5 km away
Pukekohe Hill School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
561 students · 6.8 km away
Pukekohe High School
Pukekohe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,922 students · 7.0 km away
Pukekohe Intermediate
Pukekohe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
689 students · 7.2 km away
Pokeno School
Pokeno · State full primary · Years 1–8
682 students · 7.5 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waihi College
Waihi · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
553 students
Tauhara College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
664 students
Thames High School
Thames · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
402 students
Morrinsville College
Morrinsville · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
745 students
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,278 students
Matamata College
Matamata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
821 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tuakau College a good school?
Tuakau College has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #19 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 Tuakau College rank in Waikato?
Tuakau College ranks #19 of 58 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato and #229 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tuakau College?
Tuakau College had 994 students in 2026, a change of +53% over five years.
Is Tuakau College a primary school or a secondary school?
Tuakau College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tuakau College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tuakau College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.