Benneydale School vs Huntly West School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 109 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benneydale School
Benneydale · State full primary · Years 1–8
27 students
Huntly West School
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
| Measure | Benneydale School Benneydale, Waikato | Huntly West School Huntly, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #179 of 179 |
| National rank | – | #1551 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 27 | 114 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 559 | 560 |
| Total roll | 27 | 114 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.9% | -7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 70.4% | 86% |
| Pacific students | 33.3% | 9.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Benneydale | Huntly |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | – | www.huntlywest.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (13.6 vs 14.2).
- •Benneydale School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (559 vs 560).
- •Huntly West School does better on roll size (114 vs 27).
- •Benneydale School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.9% vs -7.7%).
- •Huntly West School is the larger school with 114 students compared with 27.
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 Benneydale School better than Huntly West 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 Benneydale School and Huntly West School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Benneydale and Huntly in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Benneydale School: 559. Huntly West School: 560. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Benneydale School and Huntly West School rank in Waikato?
Benneydale School is unranked and Huntly West School is 179th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).