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Schools in Tirau

Waikato · New Zealand

There are 2 schools in and around Tirau (Waikato) — 2 primary. Tirau Primary 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.

2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.

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Schools in Tirau 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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    Tirau Primary School logo
    Tirau Primary School

    Tirau · Contributing · 132 students · EQI 475–509

    81

    / 100 composite

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    Wellbeing
    100
    Trajectory
    52
    ERO review
    82
  2. 2
    Kuranui Primary School logo
    Kuranui Primary School

    Tirau · Contributing · 56 students · EQI 450–474

    76

    / 100 composite

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    Wellbeing
    100
    Trajectory
    44
    ERO review
    76

Frequently asked questions about Tirau schools

What schools are in Tirau?

Tirau has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Kuranui Primary School, Tirau Primary School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.

What is the best school in Tirau?

On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Tirau Primary School ranks highest among Tirau schools (81/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.

What is the school zone for Tirau?

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 Tirau 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 Tirau address.

Decile or EQI — how are Tirau 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).