Turua Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Turua, Waikato 3574 · Hauraki District
#115 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1057 of 1,559 nationally
About Turua Primary School
Turua Primary School is a state full primary located in Turua, in the Hauraki District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 104 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 115th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (60th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 23.1%; pacific students 3.8%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)470
- Roll size (10%)104
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)12.4%
- 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 Turua Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 470
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 104
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 12.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 23.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.8%
- 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 Turua Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Turua Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Matatoki School
Matatoki · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students · 5.0 km away
Kopuarahi School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students · 6.0 km away
Puriri School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students · 6.4 km away
Kerepehi School
Kerepehi · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 6.6 km away
Hauraki Plains College
Ngatea · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
846 students · 7.3 km away
Ngatea School
Ngatea · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students · 7.6 km away
Pārāwai School
Parawai · State full primary · Years 1–8
246 students · 9.7 km away
Hikutaia School
Hikutaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
140 students · 9.8 km away
Thames South School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
64 students · 11 km away
St Francis School (Thames)
Thames · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
78 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waihi East School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
233 students
Kaihere School
Kaihere · State full primary · Years 1–8
46 students
Glenview School (Hamilton)
Glenview · State contributing · Years 1–6
428 students
Taupo Intermediate
Hilltop · State intermediate · Years 7–8
504 students
Kuranui Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
50 students
Pārāwai School
Parawai · State full primary · Years 1–8
246 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Turua Primary School a good school?
Turua Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #115 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 Turua Primary School rank in Waikato?
Turua Primary School ranks #115 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1057 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Turua Primary School?
Turua Primary School had 104 students in 2026, a change of +12% over five years.
Is Turua Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Turua Primary School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Turua Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Turua Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.