Goldfields School (Cromwell) vs Maheno School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 130 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goldfields School (Cromwell)
Cromwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
338 students
Maheno School
Maheno · State full primary · Years 1–8
95 students
| Measure | Goldfields School (Cromwell) Cromwell, Otago | Maheno School Maheno, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #22 of 85 | #41 of 85 |
| National rank | #372 of 1,559 | #620 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 338 | 95 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 431 | 430 |
| Total roll | 338 | 95 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.6% | 50.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.6% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 5.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cromwell | Maheno |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.goldfields.school.nz | www.maheno.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Goldfields School (Cromwell) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.9 vs 60.3).
- •Maheno School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 431).
- •Goldfields School (Cromwell) does better on roll size (338 vs 95).
- •Maheno School does better on roll growth (5 years) (50.9% vs 9.6%).
- •Goldfields School (Cromwell) is the larger school with 338 students compared with 95.
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 Goldfields School (Cromwell) better than Maheno School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Goldfields School (Cromwell) ranks higher (70.9 vs 60.3 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 Goldfields School (Cromwell) and Maheno School?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Cromwell and Maheno in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Goldfields School (Cromwell): 431. Maheno School: 430. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Goldfields School (Cromwell) and Maheno School rank in Otago?
Goldfields School (Cromwell) is 22nd of 85 and Maheno School is 41st of 85 among contributing schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).