Whenuakite School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whitianga, Waikato 3591 · Thames-Coromandel District
#33 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#512 of 1,559 nationally
About Whenuakite School
Whenuakite School is a state full primary school located in Whitianga, in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 154 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 33rd of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (41th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.5%; pacific students 1.3%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Whitianga; Whenuakite School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)428
- Roll size (10%)154
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)27.1%
- 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 Whenuakite School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 428
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 154
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 27.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 4.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.3%
- 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 Whenuakite School has changed over time.
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Schools near Whenuakite School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Coroglen School
Whitianga · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students · 7.1 km away
Mercury Bay Area School
Whitianga · State composite · Years 1–13
877 students · 11 km away
Tairua School
Tairua · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Rerenga School
Te Rerenga · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students
Te Uku School
Raglan · State full primary · Years 1–8
139 students
Pokeno School
Pokeno · State full primary · Years 1–8
682 students
Rangitoto School
Rangitoto · State full primary · Years 1–8
20 students
Rukuhia School
Ohaupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
Tatuanui School
Tatuanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
143 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whenuakite School a good school?
Whenuakite School has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #33 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 Whenuakite School rank in Waikato?
Whenuakite School ranks #33 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #512 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Whenuakite School?
Whenuakite School had 154 students in 2026, a change of +27% over five years.
Is Whenuakite School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whenuakite School is classified as a full primary school covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whenuakite School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Whenuakite School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.