Waerenga School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Kauwhata, Waikato 3781 · Waikato District
#78 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#858 of 1,559 nationally
About Waerenga School
Waerenga School is a state full primary located in Te Kauwhata, in the Waikato 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 50.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 78th 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 16.3%; pacific students 6.7%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Te Kauwhata; Waerenga School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)451
- Roll size (10%)104
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)10.2%
- 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 Waerenga School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 451
- 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)
- 10.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.7%
- 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 Waerenga School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waerenga School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kauwhata College
Te Kauwhata · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
500 students · 11 km away
Te Kauwhata Primary School
Te Kauwhata · State contributing · Years 1–6
416 students · 11 km away
Te Kura o Rangiriri
Rangiriri · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students · 13 km away
Kaihere School
Kaihere · State full primary · Years 1–8
46 students · 14 km away
Maramarua School
Maramarua · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waipahihi School
Waipahihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students
Aberdeen School
Dinsdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
726 students
Taupo School
Taupo · State contributing · Years 1–6
459 students
Ngatea School
Ngatea · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students
Pukekawa School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
83 students
Waikaretu School
Waikaretu · State full primary · Years 1–8
19 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waerenga School a good school?
Waerenga School has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #78 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 Waerenga School rank in Waikato?
Waerenga School ranks #78 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #858 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waerenga School?
Waerenga School had 104 students in 2026, a change of +10% over five years.
Is Waerenga School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waerenga School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waerenga School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Waerenga School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.