Broadlands School vs Mihi School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 5.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadlands School
Reporoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
129 students
Mihi School
Reporoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
16 students
| Measure | Broadlands School Reporoa, Waikato | Mihi School Reporoa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #94 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #944 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 129 | 16 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 462 | 539 |
| Total roll | 129 | 16 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 30.4% | -34.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 35.7% | 56.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Reporoa | Reporoa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.broadlands.school.nz | www.mihi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Broadlands School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.3 vs 14.2).
- •Broadlands School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (462 vs 539).
- •Broadlands School does better on roll size (129 vs 16).
- •Broadlands School does better on roll growth (5 years) (30.4% vs -34.8%).
- •Broadlands School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 16.
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 Broadlands School better than Mihi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Broadlands School ranks higher (47.3 vs 14.2 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 Broadlands School and Mihi School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Reporoa and Reporoa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Broadlands School: 462. Mihi School: 539. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Broadlands School and Mihi School rank in Waikato?
Broadlands School is 94th of 179 and Mihi School is unranked among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).