Āria School vs Ngakuru School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 109 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Āria School
Aria · State contributing · Years 1–6
42 students
Ngakuru School
Ngakuru · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students
| Measure | Āria School Aria, Waikato | Ngakuru School Ngakuru, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 42 | 56 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 461 |
| Total roll | 42 | 56 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | 11.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 35.7% | 33.9% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aria | Ngakuru |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.aria.school.nz | www.ngakuru.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ngakuru School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.8 vs 42.3).
- •Ngakuru School does better on roll size (56 vs 42).
- •Ngakuru School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.7% vs 0%).
- •Ngakuru School is the larger school with 56 students compared with 42.
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 Āria School better than Ngakuru School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ngakuru School ranks higher (43.8 vs 42.3 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 Āria School and Ngakuru School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Aria and Ngakuru in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Āria School: 461. Ngakuru School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Āria School and Ngakuru School rank in Waikato?
Āria School is unranked and Ngakuru School is unranked among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).