Aka Aka School vs Motumaoho School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 74 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aka Aka School
Aka Aka ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
50 students
Motumaoho School
Motumaoho ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
32 students
| Measure | Aka Aka School Aka Aka, Waikato | Motumaoho School Motumaoho, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 50 | 32 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 488 |
| Total roll | 50 | 32 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 42% | 28.1% |
| Pacific students | 18% | 12.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aka Aka | Motumaoho |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.akaaka.school.nz | motumaoho.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (32.4 vs 31.5).
- โขAka Aka School does better on roll size (50 vs 32).
- โขAka Aka School does better on roll growth (5 years) (44.2% vs 13.6%).
- โขAka Aka School is the larger school with 50 students compared with 32.
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 Aka Aka School better than Motumaoho 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 Aka Aka School and Motumaoho School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Aka Aka and Motumaoho in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aka Aka School: 488. Motumaoho School: 488. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aka Aka School and Motumaoho School rank in Waikato?
Aka Aka School is unranked and Motumaoho School is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).