Whitiora School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whitiora, Waikato 3200 · Hamilton City
#169 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1500 of 1,559 nationally
About Whitiora School
Whitiora School is a state full primary located in Whitiora, in the Hamilton City territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 221 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 20.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 169th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (55th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 41.2%; pacific students 20.4%; 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%)531
- Roll size (10%)221
- 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 Whitiora School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 531
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 221
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 41.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 20.4%
- 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 Whitiora School has changed over time.
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Schools near Whitiora School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Maeroa Intermediate
Hamilton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
701 students · 840 m away
Hamilton Girls' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,783 students · 1.2 km away
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students · 1.2 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Fairfield)
Fairfield · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
346 students · 1.5 km away
Forest Lake School
Forest Lake · State contributing · Years 1–6
386 students · 1.6 km away
Waikato Diocesan School For Girls
Hamilton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
675 students · 1.7 km away
St Columba's Catholic School (Frankton)
Frankton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
486 students · 1.9 km away
Fairfield College
Chartwell · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
929 students · 2.0 km away
Hamilton East School
Hamilton East · State contributing · Years 1–6
554 students · 2.0 km away
Fairfield Primary School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
356 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Miller Avenue School
Paeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
85 students
Strathmore School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
191 students
Kaiaua School
Kaiaua · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
Hauturu School
Hauturu · State full primary · Years 1–8
23 students
Waihi Central School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students
Nawton School
Nawton · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whitiora School a good school?
Whitiora School has a Success Index (NZ) of 20.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #169 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 Whitiora School rank in Waikato?
Whitiora School ranks #169 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1500 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Whitiora School?
Whitiora School had 221 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Whitiora School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whitiora School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whitiora School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whitiora School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.