Whakamaru School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whakamaru, Waikato 3492 · Taupo District
#149 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1344 of 1,559 nationally
About Whakamaru School
Whakamaru School is a state full primary located in Whakamaru, in the Taupo District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 79 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 29.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 149th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (44th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (23th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 49.4%; pacific students 7.6%; 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%)494
- Roll size (10%)79
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.2%
- 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 Whakamaru School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 494
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 79
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 49.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.6%
- 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 Whakamaru School has changed over time.
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Schools near Whakamaru School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mangakino School
Mangakino · State full primary · Years 1–8
55 students · 7.1 km away
Tirohanga School
Atiamuri · State full primary · Years 1–8
20 students · 10 km away
Marotiri School
Marotiri · State full primary · Years 1–8
175 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tokoroa North School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students
Pekapekarau School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students
Waitakaruru School
Waitakaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
91 students
Maeroa Intermediate
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701 students
Wharepapa South School
Te Awamutu · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
Te Aroha Primary School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whakamaru School a good school?
Whakamaru School has a Success Index (NZ) of 29.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #149 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 Whakamaru School rank in Waikato?
Whakamaru School ranks #149 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1344 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Whakamaru School?
Whakamaru School had 79 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Whakamaru School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whakamaru School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whakamaru School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Whakamaru School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.