State · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Co-ed
Tarawera High School
A state secondary (year 7-15) (years 7–13) in Kawerau Central, Kawerau, with 452 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Tarawera High School, Ministry school number 661 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
452students
Tarawera High School had 452 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 452 students on the roll, so they sum to about 115%, 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
Tarawera High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Whata Tau o Putauaki | Composite | Years 1–13 | 96 | 0.5 km |
| Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre | Teen Parent Unit | — | — | 1.1 km |
| Kawerau South School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 331 | 1.3 km |
| Kawerau Putauaki School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 127 | 2.1 km |
| Te Mahoe School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 33 | 9.6 km |
| Te Kura O Te Teko | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 140 | 9.7 km |
| Otakiri School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 160 | 12.2 km |
| Lake Rotoma School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 25 | 15.1 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
- Tarawera High School vs Te Whata Tau o Putauaki
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Common questions
What year levels does Tarawera High School cover?
Tarawera High School is a secondary (year 7-15), which covers years 7–13.
How many students attend Tarawera High School?
452 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Tarawera High School have an enrolment zone?
No. Tarawera High School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Tarawera High School a state school?
Tarawera High School is a state school.