Cargill School vs Tainui Full Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 719 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cargill School
Tokoroa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
40 students
Tainui Full Primary School
Tokoroa ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
250 students
| Measure | Cargill School Tokoroa, Waikato | Tainui Full Primary School Tokoroa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #167 of 179 |
| National rank | โ | #1477 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 40 | 250 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 544 | 526 |
| Total roll | 40 | 250 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -42.4% | -32% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 70% | 62.8% |
| Pacific students | 15% | 24% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tokoroa | Tokoroa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.cargill.school.nz | www.tainuifullprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTainui Full Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (22.2 vs 14.4).
- โขTainui Full Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (526 vs 544).
- โขTainui Full Primary School does better on roll size (250 vs 40).
- โขTainui Full Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-32% vs -42.4%).
- โขTainui Full Primary School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 40.
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 Cargill School better than Tainui Full Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tainui Full Primary School ranks higher (22.2 vs 14.4 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 Cargill School and Tainui Full Primary School?
About 719 m in a straight line, between Tokoroa and Tokoroa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Cargill School: 544. Tainui Full Primary School: 526. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Cargill School and Tainui Full Primary School rank in Waikato?
Cargill School is unranked and Tainui Full Primary School is 167th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).