Private · Full Primary · Co-ed
Waikato Montessori Education Centre
A private full primary (years 1–8) in Tamahere West, Hamilton, with 56 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Waikato Montessori Education Centre, Ministry school number 671 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
56students
Waikato Montessori Education Centre had 56 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 56 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
The Ministry does not publish an Equity Index for private schools, so there is no EQI figure for Waikato Montessori Education Centre.
Who may enrol
Waikato Montessori Education Centre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamahere Model Country School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 365 | 1.2 km |
| Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 119 | 2.3 km |
| Berkley Normal Middle School | Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) | Years 7–10 | 771 | 3.0 km |
| Hillcrest Normal School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 626 | 3.3 km |
| Silverdale Normal School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 380 | 3.9 km |
| Hillcrest High School | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 1,818 | 4.0 km |
| St John's College (Hillcrest) | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 956 | 4.5 km |
| TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 96 | 4.5 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
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Common questions
What year levels does Waikato Montessori Education Centre cover?
Waikato Montessori Education Centre is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend Waikato Montessori Education Centre?
56 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Waikato Montessori Education Centre have an enrolment zone?
No. Waikato Montessori Education Centre does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Waikato Montessori Education Centre a state school?
Waikato Montessori Education Centre is a private school.