Huiakama School vs Waitotara School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 62 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huiakama School
Stratford Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
8 students
Waitotara School
Waitotara Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
42 students
| Measure | Huiakama School Stratford, Taranaki | Waitotara School Waitotara, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | β | β |
| National rank | β | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | Years 1β8 |
| Students | 8 | 42 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 498 | 496 |
| Total roll | 8 | 42 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.3% | -7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 75% | 26.2% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 2.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Stratford | Waitotara |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | huiakama.school.nz | www.waitotara.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Waitotara School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.7 vs 25.6).
- β’Waitotara School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (496 vs 498).
- β’Waitotara School does better on roll size (42 vs 8).
- β’Waitotara School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.7% vs -13.3%).
- β’Waitotara School is the larger school with 42 students compared with 8.
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 Huiakama School better than Waitotara School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waitotara School ranks higher (27.7 vs 25.6 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 Huiakama School and Waitotara School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Stratford and Waitotara in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Huiakama School: 498. Waitotara School: 496. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Huiakama School and Waitotara School rank in Taranaki?
Huiakama School is unranked and Waitotara School is unranked among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).