State · Full Primary · Co-ed
Waitakaruru School
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Hauraki Plains North, Waitakaruru, with 92 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Waitakaruru School, Ministry school number 2069 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
92students
Waitakaruru School had 92 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 92 students on the roll, so they sum to about 118%, 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
493EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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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
Waitakaruru School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ngatea School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 292 | 9.9 km |
| Kopuarahi School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 8 | 10.2 km |
| Hauraki Plains College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 867 | 10.4 km |
| Kerepehi School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 71 | 14.7 km |
| Maramarua School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 102 | 14.7 km |
| Kaihere School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 45 | 15.4 km |
| Turua Primary School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 104 | 15.6 km |
| St Francis School (Thames) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 79 | 17.0 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
- Waitakaruru School vs Ngatea School
- Waitakaruru School vs Kopuarahi School
- Waitakaruru School vs Kerepehi School
Common questions
What year levels does Waitakaruru School cover?
Waitakaruru School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Waitakaruru School?
92 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Waitakaruru School have an enrolment zone?
No. Waitakaruru School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Waitakaruru School a state school?
Waitakaruru School is a state school.