Waipa District · NZ state schools
Schools by level
Elementary 28 · Middle school 2 · High school 2 · Other / combined 2
At a glance
- Students
- 10,306 (2026)
- Schools
- 34
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 (34)
Official campus ratings are shown with their year. Use the address lookup to confirm zoning.
Elementary 28
Cambridge East School
Grades Year 1–6 · Cambridge · Students 369 · Zoned
Cambridge School
Grades Year 1–6 · Cambridge · Students 429 · Zoned
Goodwood School
Grades Year 1–6 · Cambridge · Students 448 · Zoned
Hautapu School
Grades Year 1–8 · Cambridge · Students 202 · Zoned
Horahora School (Cambridge)
Grades Year 1–8 · Cambridge · Students 35 · Application / selective
Kaipaki School
Grades Year 1–8 · Ohaupo · Students 136 · Zoned
Karapiro School
Grades Year 1–6 · Cambridge · Students 25 · Application / selective
Kihikihi School
Grades Year 1–8 · Kihikihi · Students 169 · Zoned
Koromatua School
Grades Year 1–8 · Hamilton · Students 222 · Zoned
Leamington School
Grades Year 1–6 · Cambridge · Students 507 · Zoned
Ngahinapouri School
Grades Year 1–8 · Ngahinapouri · Students 192 · Zoned
Ohaupo School
Grades Year 1–8 · Ohaupo · Students 218 · Zoned
Paterangi School
Grades Year 1–8 · Ohaupo · Students 94 · Zoned
Pekapekarau School
Grades Year 1–6 · Te Awamutu · Students 320 · Zoned
Pirongia School
Grades Year 1–8 · Pirongia · Students 374 · Zoned
Pokuru School
Grades Year 1–6 · Pokuru · Students 144 · Zoned
Puahue School
Grades Year 1–6 · Te Awamutu · Students 159 · Zoned
Pukeatua School
Grades Year 1–8 · Pukeatua · Students 100 · Application / selective
Roto-O-Rangi School
Grades Year 1–6 · Cambridge · Students 92 · Zoned
Rukuhia School
Grades Year 1–8 · Ohaupo · Students 103 · Zoned
Southcity Christian School
Grades Year 1–8 · Hamilton · Students 247 · Application / selective
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
Grades Year 1–8 · Te Awamutu · Students 253 · Application / selective
St Peter's Catholic School (Cambridge)
Grades Year 1–8 · Cambridge · Students 202 · Application / selective
Te Awamutu Primary School
Grades Year 1–6 · Te Awamutu · Students 605 · Zoned
Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea
Grades Year 1–8 · Hamilton · Students 127 · Application / selective
Te Miro School
Grades Year 1–8 · Cambridge · Students 58 · Zoned
Te Pahu School
Grades Year 1–8 · Hamilton · Students 93 · Application / selective
Wharepapa South School
Grades Year 1–8 · Te Awamutu · Students 28 · Application / selective
Middle school 2
Cambridge Middle School
Grades Year 7–10 · Cambridge · Students 597 · Zoned
Te Awamutu Intermediate
Grades Year 7–8 · Te Awamutu · Students 531 · Zoned
High school 2
Cambridge High School
Grades Year 9–15 · Cambridge · Students 1,742 · Zoned
Te Awamutu College
Grades Year 9–15 · Te Awamutu · Students 1,278 · Zoned
Other / combined 2
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
Grades Year 1–13 · Te Awamutu · Students 96 · Application / selective
Waipa Christian School
Grades Year 1–13 · Te Awamutu · Students 111 · 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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