Amisfield School vs Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amisfield School
Tokoroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
143 students
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School
Tokoroa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
48 students
| Measure | Amisfield School Tokoroa, Waikato | Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School Tokoroa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #159 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #1415 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 143 | 48 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 508 | 480 |
| Total roll | 143 | 48 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.7% | -2.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 37.8% | 35.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 18.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tokoroa | Tokoroa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.amisfield.school.nz | www.beg.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (33.1 vs 26.1).
- •Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (480 vs 508).
- •Amisfield School does better on roll size (143 vs 48).
- •Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.3% vs -5.7%).
- •Amisfield School is the larger school with 143 students compared with 48.
- •Amisfield School is a state school while Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Amisfield School better than Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School ranks higher (33.1 vs 26.1 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 Amisfield School and Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tokoroa and Tokoroa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Amisfield School: 508. Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School: 480. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Amisfield School and Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School rank in Waikato?
Amisfield School is 159th of 179 and Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).