Schools in Ngaruawahia
Waikato · New Zealand
There are 7 schools in and around Ngaruawahia (Waikato) — 6 primary, 1 secondary. TKKM o Bernard Fergusson is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
7 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Ngaruawahia schools by suburb
1 Ngaruawahia suburb has their own schools page.
Schools in Ngaruawahia ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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78
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Wellbeing100Trajectory61ERO review69 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory27ERO review78 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory58ERO review56 - 4Waipa School
Ngaruawahia · Full Primary · 334 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Wellbeing96Trajectory34ERO review59 - View profile →
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Wellbeing0Trajectory100ERO review66 - 6Ngaruawahia High School
Ngaruawahia · Secondary (Year 9-15) · 358 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Academic53Outcomes16Retention61Wellbeing0Trajectory61ERO review61
More schools in Ngaruawahia
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Waingaro School Full Primary · 11 students
What the record says about Ngaruawahia schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Ngaruawahia High School
Ngaruawahia High School's 2023 ERO review found positive teacher-student relationships and a student-centred senior leadership team. The school benefits from targeted professional development supporting teacher and leader capability. The school is currently operating under a limited statutory manager appointed by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Ngaruawahia schools
What schools are in Ngaruawahia?
Ngaruawahia has 7 schools on our records (6 primary, 1 secondary): Ngaruawahia High School, TKKM o Bernard Fergusson, Glen Massey School, Ngaruawahia School, St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia), Waingaro School, Waipa School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Ngaruawahia?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — TKKM o Bernard Fergusson ranks highest among Ngaruawahia schools (78/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Ngaruawahia High School leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Ngaruawahia?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Ngaruawahia does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Ngaruawahia address.
Decile or EQI — how are Ngaruawahia schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).