Waitakaruru School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waitakaruru, Waikato 3576 · Hauraki District
#141 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1255 of 1,559 nationally
About Waitakaruru School
Waitakaruru School is a state full primary located in Waitakaruru, in the Hauraki District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 91 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 33.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 141st of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (59th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (25th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22%; pacific students 5.5%; 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%)493
- Roll size (10%)91
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.4%
- 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 Waitakaruru School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 493
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 91
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 8.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.5%
- 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 Waitakaruru School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waitakaruru School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ngatea School
Ngatea · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students · 9.9 km away
Kopuarahi School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students · 10 km away
Hauraki Plains College
Ngatea · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
846 students · 10 km away
Kerepehi School
Kerepehi · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students · 15 km away
Maramarua School
Maramarua · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pekapekarau School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students
Whakamaru School
Whakamaru · State full primary · Years 1–8
79 students
Forest Lake School
Forest Lake · State contributing · Years 1–6
386 students
Tokoroa North School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students
Waingaro School
Ngaruawahia · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students
Maeroa Intermediate
Hamilton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
701 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waitakaruru School a good school?
Waitakaruru School has a Success Index (NZ) of 33.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #141 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 Waitakaruru School rank in Waikato?
Waitakaruru School ranks #141 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1255 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waitakaruru School?
Waitakaruru School had 91 students in 2026, a change of +8% over five years.
Is Waitakaruru School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waitakaruru School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waitakaruru School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Waitakaruru School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.