Schools in Port Waikato
Waikato · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Port Waikato (Waikato) — 1 primary. TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Port Waikato 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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What the record says about Port Waikato schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato
ERO's 2018 follow-up review found students confident in Tainuitanga knowledge and identity, with most able to participate in learning through te reo Māori. Kaiako have implemented effective language acquisition strategies, though self-review practices require further refinement. The school achieved a composite score of 73.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Port Waikato schools
What schools are in Port Waikato?
Port Waikato has 1 school on our records (1 primary): TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Port Waikato?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato ranks highest among Port Waikato schools (89/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Port Waikato?
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 Port Waikato 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 Port Waikato address.
Decile or EQI — how are Port Waikato 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).