Waihi College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waihi, Waikato 3641 · Hauraki District
#29 of 58 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato
#314 of 486 nationally
About Waihi College
Waihi College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Waihi, in the Hauraki District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 553 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 38.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 29th of 58 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (56th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 39.6%; pacific students 5.2%; international students 3.3%.
There are 5 schools in Waihi; Waihi College ranks 3rd 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%)553
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)80.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)43.2%
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 Waihi 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
- 553
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 80.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 43.2%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 39.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Waihi College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Waihi College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Waihi College has changed over time.
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Schools near Waihi College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waihi Central School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students · 793 m away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Waihi)
Waihi · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
54 students · 1.4 km away
Waihi East School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
233 students · 2.3 km away
Waimata School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
36 students · 5.7 km away
Waikino School
Waikino · State contributing · Years 1–6
85 students · 5.9 km away
Waihi Beach School
Waihi Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
281 students · 9.7 km away
Karangahake School
Karangahake · State full primary · Years 1–8
49 students · 10 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
51 students · 13 km away
Paeroa Central School
Paeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
77 students · 14 km away
Goldfields School (Paeroa)
Paeroa · State special school
92 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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994 students
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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
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Matamata College
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821 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waihi College a good school?
Waihi College has a Success Index (NZ) of 38.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #29 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 Waihi College rank in Waikato?
Waihi College ranks #29 of 58 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato and #314 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waihi College?
Waihi College had 553 students in 2026, a change of -16% over five years.
Is Waihi College a primary school or a secondary school?
Waihi College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waihi College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waihi College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.