Schools in Te Rapa
Hamilton · Waikato
There are 5 schools in and around Te Rapa, Hamilton (Waikato) — 2 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary. Te Rapa 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.
5 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Te Rapa 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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Wellbeing100Trajectory48ERO review83 - 2St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Te Rapa · Full Primary · 314 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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Wellbeing100Trajectory45ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing61Trajectory58ERO review84 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Academic53Outcomes8Retention69Wellbeing87Trajectory92ERO review84 - 5St Andrews Middle School
Te Rapa · Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) · 140 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Academic—Outcomes—Retention—Wellbeing0Trajectory77ERO review73
What the record says about Te Rapa 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 Rapa School
Te Rapa School is a full primary serving 551 students in Hamilton. ERO's 2022 te ara huarau review found the school has robust self-review processes and a dedicated teaching team with supportive leadership focused on student outcomes. The school is working with ERO to evaluate how effectively its Inquiry Learning Model has improved student achievement, with strategic priorities including student achievement targets and review of Māori and Pacific student engagement.
Full source-linked profile →Te Kōpuku High
Te Kōpuku High's extensive curriculum promotes mokopuna learning through multiple academic and personalised pathways, supported by teachers who demonstrate high commitment to student well-being in generally settled classrooms. The leadership group provides forward-thinking direction focused on improving teaching practice and student outcomes. The school's composite score is 84.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Te Rapa schools
What schools are in Te Rapa?
Te Rapa, Hamilton has 5 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary): Te Kōpuku High, Hamilton North School, St Andrews Middle School, St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa), Te Rapa School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Te Rapa?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Te Rapa School ranks highest among Te Rapa schools (80/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Te Kōpuku High 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 Rapa?
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 Rapa 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 Rapa address.
Decile or EQI — how are Te Rapa 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).