Romahapa School vs Waiwera South School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Otago, New Zealand, 22 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Romahapa School
Balclutha · State full primary · Years 1–8
66 students
Waiwera South School
Waiwera South · State full primary · Years 1–8
29 students
| Measure | Romahapa School Balclutha, Otago | Waiwera South School Waiwera South, Otago |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 53 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 85 | – |
| National rank | #811 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 66 | 29 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 438 | 439 |
| Total roll | 66 | 29 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.7% | -16.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 9.1% | 10.3% |
| Pacific students | 15.2% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Balclutha | Waiwera South |
| region | Otago | Otago |
| Website | sites.google.com/romahapa.school.nz/romahapa-school/welcome | www.waiwerasouth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Romahapa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.7 vs 50.9).
- •Romahapa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (438 vs 439).
- •Romahapa School does better on roll size (66 vs 29).
- •Waiwera South School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-16.1% vs -17.7%).
- •Romahapa School is the larger school with 66 students compared with 29.
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 Romahapa School better than Waiwera South School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Romahapa School ranks higher (52.7 vs 50.9 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 Romahapa School and Waiwera South School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Balclutha and Waiwera South in Otago.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Romahapa School: 438. Waiwera South School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Romahapa School and Waiwera South School rank in Otago?
Romahapa School is 54th of 85 and Waiwera South School is unranked among full primary schools in Otago on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).