Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Rototuna, Waikato 3248 · Hamilton City
#6 of 58 composite (year 1-10) schools in Waikato
#105 of 486 nationally
About Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) is a state integrated composite (year 1-10) located in Rototuna, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 190 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 69.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of composite (year 1-10) schools in New Zealand and 6th of 58 ranked composite (year 1-10) schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (83th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (24th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 29.5%; pacific students 6.3%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Rototuna; Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite (year 1-10) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)424
- Roll size (10%)190
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)4.4%
- 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 Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 424
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 190
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 4.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 29.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.3%
- 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 Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) has changed over time.
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Schools near Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rototuna Primary School
Rototuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
838 students · 836 m away
Te Totara Primary School
Rototuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
743 students · 1.4 km away
Hamilton Christian School
Rototuna North · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
993 students · 1.8 km away
Rototuna Junior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 7-10) · Years 7–13
1,371 students · 1.8 km away
Rototuna Senior High School
Rototuna · State secondary (year 11-15)
1,008 students · 1.9 km away
Endeavour School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
452 students · 2.5 km away
Hukanui School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
899 students · 2.5 km away
Bankwood School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students · 3.3 km away
Te Ao Mārama School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students · 3.7 km away
St Paul's Collegiate (Hamilton)
Chartwell · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
971 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite (year 1-10) schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Matamata Christian School
Matamata · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
142 students
Waipa Christian School
Te Awamutu · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
111 students
St John's College (Hillcrest)
Hillcrest · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students
Hamilton Christian School
Rototuna North · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
993 students
Sacred Heart Girls' College (Ham)
Hamilton East · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
933 students
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Hamilton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
675 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) a good school?
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) has a Success Index (NZ) of 69.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of composite (year 1-10) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #6 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 Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) rank in Waikato?
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) ranks #6 of 58 composite (year 1-10) schools in Waikato and #105 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)?
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) had 190 students in 2026, a change of +4% over five years.
Is Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) a primary school or a secondary school?
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) is classified as a composite (year 1-10) covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner); they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.