South Waikato District · NZ state schools
Schools by level
Elementary 14 · Middle school 1 · High school 3 · Other / combined 2
At a glance
- Students
- 4,253 (2026)
- Schools
- 20
Official rating
The official rating for this district is not linked yet.
Check the zoned school for an address
Each address is zoned to specific schools. Confirm with the district's official lookup tool or office before you sign a lease.
Schools (20)
Official campus ratings are shown with their year. Use the address lookup to confirm zoning.
Elementary 14
Amisfield School
Grades Year 1–8 · Tokoroa · Students 143 · Application / selective
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School
Grades Year 1–8 · Tokoroa · Students 48 · Application / selective
Cargill School
Grades Year 1–6 · Tokoroa · Students 40 · Application / selective
David Henry School
Grades Year 1–6 · Tokoroa · Students 151 · Application / selective
Kuranui Primary School
Grades Year 1–6 · Tirau · Students 50 · Application / selective
Lichfield School
Grades Year 1–6 · Putaruru · Students 95 · Application / selective
Putāruru Primary School
Grades Year 1–6 · Putaruru · Students 227 · Application / selective
St Mary's Catholic School (Putāruru)
Grades Year 1–8 · Putaruru · Students 177 · Application / selective
Strathmore School
Grades Year 1–6 · Tokoroa · Students 191 · Application / selective
Tainui Full Primary School
Grades Year 1–8 · Tokoroa · Students 249 · Application / selective
Te Waotu School
Grades Year 1–8 · Putaruru · Students 129 · Zoned
Tirau Primary School
Grades Year 1–6 · Tirau · Students 127 · Zoned
Tokoroa Central School
Grades Year 1–6 · Tokoroa · Students 197 · Application / selective
Tokoroa North School
Grades Year 1–6 · Tokoroa · Students 415 · Zoned
Middle school 1
Tokoroa Intermediate
Grades Year 7–8 · Tokoroa · Students 275 · Application / selective
High school 3
Forest View High School
Grades Year 9–15 · Tokoroa · Students 426 · Application / selective
Putāruru College
Grades Year 7–15 · Putaruru · Students 397 · Zoned
Tokoroa High School
Grades Year 9–15 · Tokoroa · Students 491 · Application / selective
Other / combined 2
Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
Grades Year 1–13 · Putaruru · Students 290 · Application / selective
TKKM o Te Hiringa
Grades Year 1–13 · Tokoroa · Students 135 · Application / selective
Checklist before renting in this district
Check these before you sign a lease.
Checked the assigned school for the exact address with the official lookup before signing
Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-31)
Know that moving into a zone temporarily to get a place is not allowed
Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-31)
Asked the district or council whether boundary or admission changes are planned
Asked whether the assigned school has room (or sends overflow elsewhere)
Checked that the lease is accepted as proof of address on the enrolment list
Asked how the assigned school supports English learners (ESL/EAL)
Checked the commute (school-bus eligibility, walking route)
Checked on the state or board page whether our visa means paying public-school fees
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional.
Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-29)
ESL / ELL support
Public schools support English learners as ESL/ELL (Canada), EAL/D (Australia) or ESOL (New Zealand). An English assessment at enrolment decides the support; ask the school or board about its programme.
Sources
- Ministry of Education — New Zealand Schools Directory2026· Checked 2026-10-31
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