Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School vs St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 59 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School
Tokoroa ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
48 students
St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)
Otorohanga ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
28 students
| Measure | Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School Tokoroa, Waikato | St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) Otorohanga, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 48 | 28 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 480 | 488 |
| Total roll | 48 | 28 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.3% | -17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 35.4% | 35.7% |
| Pacific students | 18.8% | 21.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tokoroa | Otorohanga |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.beg.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขBishop Edward Gaines Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (33.1 vs 29.6).
- โขBishop Edward Gaines Catholic School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (480 vs 488).
- โขBishop Edward Gaines Catholic School does better on roll size (48 vs 28).
- โขBishop Edward Gaines Catholic School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.3% vs -17.6%).
- โขBishop Edward Gaines Catholic School is the larger school with 48 students compared with 28.
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 Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School better than St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School ranks higher (33.1 vs 29.6 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 Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School and St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Tokoroa and Otorohanga in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School: 480. St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga): 488. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School and St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) rank in Waikato?
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School is unranked and St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).