Arowhenua Maori School vs Waihi School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 9.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arowhenua Maori School
Arowhenua · State full primary · Years 1–8
42 students
Waihi School
Temuka · Private full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
| Measure | Arowhenua Maori School Arowhenua, Canterbury | Waihi School Temuka, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 42 | 140 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 548 | – |
| Total roll | 42 | 140 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.3% | 23.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 90.5% | 5.7% |
| Pacific students | 11.9% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Arowhenua | Temuka |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.arowhenuamaori.school.nz | www.waihi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waihi School does better on roll size (140 vs 42).
- •Waihi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.7% vs -9.3%).
- •Waihi School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 42.
- •Arowhenua Maori School is a state school while Waihi School is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Arowhenua Maori School better than Waihi School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arowhenua Maori School and Waihi School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Arowhenua and Temuka in Canterbury.
How do Arowhenua Maori School and Waihi School rank in Canterbury?
Arowhenua Maori School is unranked and Waihi School is unranked among full primary schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).