Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School vs Tokoroa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.4 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
Tokoroa High School
Tokoroa ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
491 students
| Measure | Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School Tokoroa, Waikato | Tokoroa High School Tokoroa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #50 of 58 |
| National rank | โ | #420 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 48 | 491 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 480 | 525 |
| Total roll | 48 | 491 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.3% | -5.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 71.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 48.5% |
| Mฤori students | 35.4% | 65.8% |
| Pacific students | 18.8% | 36.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tokoroa | Tokoroa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.beg.school.nz | www.tokoroahigh.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขBishop Edward Gaines Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (33.1 vs 23.2).
- โขBishop Edward Gaines Catholic School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (480 vs 525).
- โขTokoroa High School does better on roll size (491 vs 48).
- โขBishop Edward Gaines Catholic School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.3% vs -5.8%).
- โขTokoroa High School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 48.
- โขBishop Edward Gaines Catholic School is a state integrated school while Tokoroa High 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 Tokoroa High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School ranks higher (33.1 vs 23.2 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 Tokoroa High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tokoroa and Tokoroa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School: 480. Tokoroa High School: 525. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School and Tokoroa High School rank in Waikato?
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School is unranked and Tokoroa High School is 50th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).