Temuka Primary School vs Waihi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Canterbury, New Zealand, 8.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Temuka Primary School
Temuka · State contributing · Years 1–6
215 students
Waihi School
Temuka · Private full primary · Years 1–8
140 students
| Measure | Temuka Primary School Temuka, Canterbury | Waihi School Temuka, Canterbury |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #167 of 187 | – |
| National rank | #1152 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 215 | 140 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 476 | – |
| Total roll | 215 | 140 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.5% | 23.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.1% | 5.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Temuka | Temuka |
| region | Canterbury | Canterbury |
| Website | www.temukaprimary.school.nz | www.waihi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Temuka Primary School does better on roll size (215 vs 140).
- •Waihi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.7% vs -11.5%).
- •Temuka Primary School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 140.
- •Temuka 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 Temuka 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 Temuka Primary School and Waihi School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Temuka and Temuka in Canterbury.
How do Temuka Primary School and Waihi School rank in Canterbury?
Temuka Primary School is 167th of 187 and Waihi School is unranked among contributing schools in Canterbury on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).