Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School vs Strathmore School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Strathmore School
Tokoroa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
191 students
| Measure | Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School Tokoroa, Waikato | Strathmore School Tokoroa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #152 of 179 |
| National rank | โ | #1373 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 48 | 191 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 480 | 530 |
| Total roll | 48 | 191 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.3% | 20.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 35.4% | 64.4% |
| Pacific students | 18.8% | 50.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tokoroa | Tokoroa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.beg.school.nz | www.strathmore.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBishop Edward Gaines Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (33.1 vs 27.8).
- โขBishop Edward Gaines Catholic School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (480 vs 530).
- โขStrathmore School does better on roll size (191 vs 48).
- โขStrathmore School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.1% vs -2.3%).
- โขStrathmore School is the larger school with 191 students compared with 48.
- โขBishop Edward Gaines Catholic School is a state integrated school while Strathmore School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Strathmore School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School ranks higher (33.1 vs 27.8 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 Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School and Strathmore School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tokoroa and Tokoroa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School: 480. Strathmore School: 530. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School and Strathmore School rank in Waikato?
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School is unranked and Strathmore School is 152nd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).