Schools in Te Awamutu
Waikato · New Zealand
There are 11 schools in and around Te Awamutu (Waikato) — 7 primary, 1 intermediate, 3 secondary. Puahue School 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.
11 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Te Awamutu schools by suburb
1 Te Awamutu suburb has their own schools page.
Schools in Te Awamutu 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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Wellbeing100Trajectory55ERO review80 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory42ERO review71 - 3Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
Te Awamutu · Composite · 93 students · EQI 475–509
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Academic60Outcomes—Retention80Wellbeing100Trajectory35ERO review72 - View profile →
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Wellbeing63Trajectory40ERO review83 - View profile →
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Academic—Outcomes—Retention—Wellbeing61Trajectory59ERO review79 - View profile →
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Wellbeing61Trajectory71ERO review62 - View profile →
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Academic65Outcomes42Retention66Wellbeing38Trajectory64ERO review55 - View profile →
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Wellbeing47Trajectory40ERO review75 - View profile →
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More schools in Te Awamutu
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Arohena School Full Primary · 25 students
What the record says about Te Awamutu schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha demonstrates strong cultural foundations with te reo Māori embedded throughout operations and a purposeful curriculum connected to whenua. However, the majority of students did not meet kura expectations in literacy and numeracy by the end of 2023, with low NCEA achievement requiring immediate attention. The school achieved a composite score of 72.
Full source-linked profile →Waipa Christian School
Waipa Christian School's 2019 ERO review found the school working towards equitable and excellent outcomes for all students, with effective acceleration in reading, writing and mathematics for those achieving below expected levels. The school's Christian character is evident throughout, supported by an established culture of achievement and wellbeing, strong parent and community partnerships, and teachers who know their students and families well. The school's composite score is 79.
Full source-linked profile →Te Awamutu Primary School
Te Awamutu Primary School received a composite score of 62 in its July 2020 ERO review. The school provides an orderly, supportive learning environment with strategic leadership and well-resourced classrooms. Most students achieved at or above national curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, though achievement disparities for Māori students compared to Pākehā peers persist in writing and mathematics and are increasing in reading.
Full source-linked profile →Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu College achieved a composite score of 55 in its October 2024 ERO review. The school has established clear in-class routines and offers a well-resourced curriculum with varied learning pathways. However, ERO identified that most students achieve NCEA Levels 1 and 2 but less than half reach University Entrance, with persistent disparities in Māori and boys' achievement. Leadership monitoring of strategic initiatives and student attendance rates remain areas requiring improvement.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Te Awamutu schools
What schools are in Te Awamutu?
Te Awamutu has 11 schools on our records (7 primary, 1 intermediate, 3 secondary): Te Awamutu College, Waipa Christian School, Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha, Arohena School, Korakonui School, Pekapekarau School, Puahue School, St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu), Te Awamutu Intermediate, Te Awamutu Primary School, Wharepapa South School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Te Awamutu?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Puahue School ranks highest among Te Awamutu schools (81/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Te Awamutu College 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 Te Awamutu?
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 Te Awamutu 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 Te Awamutu address.
Decile or EQI — how are Te Awamutu 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).