Benneydale School vs Te Kura o Waharoa
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 91 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benneydale School
Benneydale ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
27 students
Te Kura o Waharoa
Waharoa ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
39 students
| Measure | Benneydale School Benneydale, Waikato | Te Kura o Waharoa Waharoa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 27 | 39 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 559 | 563 |
| Total roll | 27 | 39 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.9% | 30.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 70.4% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 33.3% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Benneydale | Waharoa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | โ | www.waharoa.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (13.6 vs 13.8).
- โขBenneydale School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (559 vs 563).
- โขTe Kura o Waharoa does better on roll size (39 vs 27).
- โขTe Kura o Waharoa does better on roll growth (5 years) (30.8% vs 2.9%).
- โขTe Kura o Waharoa is the larger school with 39 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 Te Kura o Waharoa?
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 Te Kura o Waharoa?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Benneydale and Waharoa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Benneydale School: 559. Te Kura o Waharoa: 563. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Benneydale School and Te Kura o Waharoa rank in Waikato?
Benneydale School is unranked and Te Kura o Waharoa is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).