Walton School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Walton, Waikato 3475 · Matamata-Piako District
#102 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato
#996 of 1,559 nationally
About Walton School
Walton School is a state contributing located in Walton, in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 136 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 45.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 102nd of 179 ranked contributing schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (49th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (37th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.1%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)456
- Roll size (10%)136
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.1%
- 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 Walton School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 456
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 136
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Walton School has changed over time.
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Schools near Walton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura o Waharoa
Waharoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students · 5.9 km away
Wairere School
Wardville · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students · 7.3 km away
Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha
Waitoa · State composite · Years 1–13
140 students · 7.4 km away
Kiwitahi School
Kiwitahi · State contributing · Years 1–6
99 students · 10 km away
Matamata Christian School
Matamata · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
142 students · 11 km away
Matamata Intermediate
Matamata · State intermediate · Years 7–8
397 students · 11 km away
Firth School
Matamata · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students · 11 km away
Matamata Primary School
Matamata · State contributing · Years 1–6
524 students · 11 km away
Matamata College
Matamata · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
821 students · 11 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matamata)
Matamata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
25 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Puru School
Te Puru · State full primary · Years 1–8
176 students
Tauhei Combined School
Tauhei · State contributing · Years 1–6
63 students
Lichfield School
Lichfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students
Whitikahu School
Whitikahu · State full primary · Years 1–8
57 students
Hamilton East School
Hamilton East · State contributing · Years 1–6
554 students
Ōpoutere School
Whangamata · State full primary · Years 1–8
117 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Walton School a good school?
Walton School has a Success Index (NZ) of 45.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #102 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 Walton School rank in Waikato?
Walton School ranks #102 of 179 contributing schools in Waikato and #996 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Walton School?
Walton School had 136 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Walton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Walton School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Walton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.