State · Composite · Co-ed
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua
A state composite (years 1–13) in Rockdale, Invercargill, with 189 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Te Wharekura o Arowhenua, Ministry school number 4217 · Reviewed Oct 2026 · Method
On the roll
189students
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua had 189 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 189 students on the roll, so they sum to about 117%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Oct 2026 · Method
Equity Index
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Oct 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Oct 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdon College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 697 | 0.2 km |
| Newfield Park School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 216 | 1.2 km |
| Ascot Community School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 236 | 1.3 km |
| Murihiku Young Parents' Learning Centre | Teen Parent Unit | — | — | 1.7 km |
| St Patrick's School (Invercargill) | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 277 | 1.8 km |
| Aurora College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 607 | 1.8 km |
| Southland Girls' High School | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 1,089 | 2.3 km |
| Waverley Park School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 249 | 2.4 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Oct 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Te Wharekura o Arowhenua vs Verdon College
- Te Wharekura o Arowhenua vs Aurora College
- Te Wharekura o Arowhenua vs Southland Girls' High School
Common questions
What year levels does Te Wharekura o Arowhenua cover?
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua is a composite, which covers years 1–13.
How many students attend Te Wharekura o Arowhenua?
189 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Te Wharekura o Arowhenua have an enrolment zone?
No. Te Wharekura o Arowhenua does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Te Wharekura o Arowhenua a state school?
Te Wharekura o Arowhenua is a state school.