Awhitu District School vs Waiau Pa School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 12 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Awhitu District School
Matakawau · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
Waiau Pa School
Waiau Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
359 students
| Measure | Awhitu District School Matakawau, Auckland | Waiau Pa School Waiau Pa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 390 | #216 of 390 |
| National rank | #1153 of 1,559 | #600 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 108 | 359 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 428 |
| Total roll | 108 | 359 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.8% | -10.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.6% | 25.9% |
| Pacific students | 10.2% | 15.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Matakawau | Waiau Pa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.awhitu.school.nz | www.waiaupa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waiau Pa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.4 vs 37.8).
- •Waiau Pa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 472).
- •Waiau Pa School does better on roll size (359 vs 108).
- •Awhitu District School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.8% vs -10.3%).
- •Waiau Pa School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 108.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Awhitu District School better than Waiau Pa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waiau Pa School ranks higher (61.4 vs 37.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Awhitu District School and Waiau Pa School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Matakawau and Waiau Pa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Awhitu District School: 472. Waiau Pa School: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Awhitu District School and Waiau Pa School rank in Auckland?
Awhitu District School is 314th of 390 and Waiau Pa School is 216th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).