Whatawhata School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whatawhata, Waikato 3289 · Waikato District
#49 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#586 of 1,559 nationally
About Whatawhata School
Whatawhata School is a state full primary located in Whatawhata, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 280 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 61.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 49th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (78th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (56th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 34.6%; pacific students 9.3%; 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%)446
- Roll size (10%)280
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)9.9%
- 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 Whatawhata School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 446
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 280
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 9.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 34.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.3%
- 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 Whatawhata School has changed over time.
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Schools near Whatawhata School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rotokauri School
Hamilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
249 students · 5.0 km away
Te Kowhai School
Te Kowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
314 students · 5.9 km away
Koromatua School
Hamilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
222 students · 6.2 km away
Crawshaw School
Nawton · State full primary · Years 1–8
294 students · 6.9 km away
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura
Nawton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
291 students · 7.0 km away
Nawton School
Nawton · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students · 7.5 km away
Aberdeen School
Dinsdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
726 students · 7.6 km away
He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit
Hamilton · State teen parent unit
· 7.7 km away
Fraser High School
Dinsdale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,420 students · 7.7 km away
Te Kōpuku High
Te Rapa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students · 7.9 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pukeoware School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students
Hikuai School
Hikuai · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students
Waikite Valley School
Waikite Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students
Manawaru School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students
Te Waotu School
Putaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
Leamington School
Leamington · State contributing · Years 1–6
507 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whatawhata School a good school?
Whatawhata School has a Success Index (NZ) of 61.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #49 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 Whatawhata School rank in Waikato?
Whatawhata School ranks #49 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #586 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Whatawhata School?
Whatawhata School had 280 students in 2026, a change of +10% over five years.
Is Whatawhata School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whatawhata School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whatawhata School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whatawhata School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.