New ZealandWaikatoNgaruawahiaNgaruawahia High School

Ngaruawahia High School

StateSecondary (Year 9-15)Co-Educational
Ngaruawahia, Waikato · Small urban area
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Roll379enrolled students
EQI534+79 vs avg 455
TypeSecondaryState
ZoneYesZoned school
School Snapshot
State
Secondary · Co-Educational
EQI534
vs National+79 (avg 455)
Roll379
ZoneZoned
SettingSmall urban area
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Ngaruawahia High School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
534+71
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
379
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
62.5%+30.5pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
11.3%-0.5pp
Pacific Students
Zoned
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Ngaruawahia High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Ngaruawahia, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 379 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 534 (high equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Waikato District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3742
MoE School ID127

Student Demographics

Total Roll379
European/Pakeha39.8%
Maori62.5%
Pacific11.3%
Asian6.6%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
39.8%
Maori
62.5%
Pacific
11.3%
Asian
6.6%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI534
National Avg463
Contexthigh equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)