Green Island School vs Waikoikoi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Otago, New Zealand, 99 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Island School
Green Island ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
136 students
Waikoikoi School
Waikoikoi ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
15 students
| Measure | Green Island School Green Island, Otago | Waikoikoi School Waikoikoi, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #78 of 85 | โ |
| National rank | #1290 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 136 | 15 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 490 | 490 |
| Total roll | 136 | 15 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.2% | -35.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19.9% | 33.3% |
| Pacific students | 10.3% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Green Island | Waikoikoi |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | www.greenisland.school.nz | www.waikoikoi.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขGreen Island School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.6 vs 28.1).
- โขGreen Island School does better on roll size (136 vs 15).
- โขGreen Island School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.2% vs -35.7%).
- โขGreen Island School is the larger school with 136 students compared with 15.
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 Green Island School better than Waikoikoi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Green Island School ranks higher (31.6 vs 28.1 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 Green Island School and Waikoikoi School?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Green Island and Waikoikoi in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Green Island School: 490. Waikoikoi School: 490. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Green Island School and Waikoikoi School rank in Otago?
Green Island School is 78th of 85 and Waikoikoi School is unranked among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).