State · Contributing · Co-ed
Kawerau South School
A state contributing (years 1–6) in Tarawera Park, Kawerau, with 331 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Kawerau South School, Ministry school number 1770 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
331students
Kawerau South School had 331 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 331 students on the roll, so they sum to about 111%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Enrolment zone — advisory
Kawerau South School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre | Teen Parent Unit | — | — | 0.2 km |
| Tarawera High School | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 452 | 1.3 km |
| Te Whata Tau o Putauaki | Composite | Years 1–13 | 96 | 1.5 km |
| Kawerau Putauaki School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 127 | 1.5 km |
| Te Mahoe School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 33 | 10.2 km |
| Te Kura O Te Teko | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 140 | 10.9 km |
| Otakiri School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 160 | 13.4 km |
| Lake Rotoma School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 25 | 14.8 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Kawerau South School vs Kawerau Putauaki School
- Kawerau South School vs Te Mahoe School
- Kawerau South School vs Te Kura O Te Teko
Common questions
What year levels does Kawerau South School cover?
Kawerau South School is a contributing, which covers years 1–6.
How many students attend Kawerau South School?
331 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Kawerau South School have an enrolment zone?
Yes. Kawerau South School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.
Is Kawerau South School a state school?
Kawerau South School is a state school.