Geraldine Primary School vs Waihi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 9.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Geraldine Primary School
Geraldine Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
278 students
Waihi School
Temuka Β· Private full primary Β· Years 1β8
140 students
| Measure | Geraldine Primary School Geraldine, Canterbury | Waihi School Temuka, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | β Not rated |
| Region rank | #119 of 187 | β |
| National rank | #744 of 1,559 | β |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1β6 | Years 1β8 |
| Students | 278 | 140 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | β |
| Total roll | 278 | 140 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.9% | 23.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 11.2% | 5.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Geraldine | Temuka |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.geraldineprimary.school.nz/ | www.waihi.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Geraldine Primary School does better on roll size (278 vs 140).
- β’Waihi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.7% vs -10.9%).
- β’Geraldine Primary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 140.
- β’Geraldine Primary 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 Geraldine Primary 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 Geraldine Primary School and Waihi School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Geraldine and Temuka in Canterbury.
How do Geraldine Primary School and Waihi School rank in Canterbury?
Geraldine Primary School is 119th of 187 and Waihi School is unranked among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).