Bankwood School vs Waitomo Caves School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 58 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bankwood School
Chartwell · State contributing · Years 1–6
346 students
Waitomo Caves School
Waitomo Caves · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
| Measure | Bankwood School Chartwell, Waikato | Waitomo Caves School Waitomo Caves, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #137 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #1221 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 346 | 31 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 526 | 526 |
| Total roll | 346 | 31 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 66.2% | 67.7% |
| Pacific students | 20.5% | 9.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Chartwell | Waitomo Caves |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.bankwood.school.nz | waitomocaves.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Bankwood School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.5 vs 19.8).
- •Bankwood School does better on roll size (346 vs 31).
- •Waitomo Caves School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.7% vs 6.2%).
- •Bankwood School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 31.
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 Bankwood School better than Waitomo Caves School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bankwood School ranks higher (34.5 vs 19.8 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 Bankwood School and Waitomo Caves School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Chartwell and Waitomo Caves in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bankwood School: 526. Waitomo Caves School: 526. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bankwood School and Waitomo Caves School rank in Waikato?
Bankwood School is 137th of 179 and Waitomo Caves School is unranked among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).