Arohena School vs Te Awamutu Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 31 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arohena School
Te Awamutu ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
12 students
Te Awamutu Intermediate
Te Awamutu ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
531 students
| Measure | Arohena School Te Awamutu, Waikato | Te Awamutu Intermediate Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #122 of 179 |
| National rank | โ | #1099 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 12 | 531 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 479 |
| Total roll | 12 | 531 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 35% | -7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 25% | 31.8% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 5.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Awamutu | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | arohena.school.nz | teawamutuint.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Awamutu Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (40.3 vs 33.4).
- โขTe Awamutu Intermediate does better on roll size (531 vs 12).
- โขArohena School does better on roll growth (5 years) (35% vs -7.7%).
- โขTe Awamutu Intermediate is the larger school with 531 students compared with 12.
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 Arohena School better than Te Awamutu Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Awamutu Intermediate ranks higher (40.3 vs 33.4 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 Arohena School and Te Awamutu Intermediate?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Te Awamutu and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arohena School: 479. Te Awamutu Intermediate: 479. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arohena School and Te Awamutu Intermediate rank in Waikato?
Arohena School is unranked and Te Awamutu Intermediate is 122nd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).