Overview
Te Aroha College is a state secondary (year 9-15) school in Te Aroha, Waikato. It is a co-educational school. The school has 424 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 492 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Matamata-Piako District territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeSecondary (Year 9-15)
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityMatamata-Piako District
RegionWaikato
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode3342
MoE School ID116
Student Demographics
Total Roll424
European/Pakeha68.9%
Maori26.7%
Pacific8.3%
Asian15.1%
Ethnicity Distribution
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 EQI492
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)