State · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Co-ed
Te Paepae o Aotea
A state secondary (year 7-15) (years 7–13) in King Edward Park, Hāwera, with 869 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Te Paepae o Aotea, Ministry school number 961 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
869students
Te Paepae o Aotea had 869 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 869 students on the roll, so they sum to about 132%, 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
Te Paepae o Aotea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's School (Hawera) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 204 | 0.7 km |
| Hāwera Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 162 | 0.9 km |
| TKKM o Ngati Ruanui | Composite | Years 1–13 | 139 | 1.1 km |
| Hāwera Christian School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 50 | 1.1 km |
| Tawhiti School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 278 | 1.3 km |
| Turuturu School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 273 | 1.5 km |
| Ramanui School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 62 | 1.7 km |
| Normanby School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 139 | 4.9 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
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Common questions
What year levels does Te Paepae o Aotea cover?
Te Paepae o Aotea is a secondary (year 7-15), which covers years 7–13.
How many students attend Te Paepae o Aotea?
869 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Te Paepae o Aotea have an enrolment zone?
No. Te Paepae o Aotea does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Te Paepae o Aotea a state school?
Te Paepae o Aotea is a state school.