Centennial Park School vs TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 112 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Park School
Te Kuiti · State full primary · Years 1–8
75 students
TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato
Port Waikato · State full primary · Years 1–8
54 students
| Measure | Centennial Park School Te Kuiti, Waikato | TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato Port Waikato, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #172 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #1520 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 75 | 54 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 540 | 540 |
| Total roll | 75 | 54 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.8% | 63.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 98.7% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 6.7% | 1.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Kuiti | Port Waikato |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.centennialpark.school.nz/ | tepuaha.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Centennial Park School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (19.0 vs 17.8).
- •Centennial Park School does better on roll size (75 vs 54).
- •TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato does better on roll growth (5 years) (63.9% vs 10.8%).
- •Centennial Park School is the larger school with 75 students compared with 54.
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 Centennial Park School better than TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato?
On the Success Index (NZ), Centennial Park School ranks higher (19.0 vs 17.8 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 Centennial Park School and TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Te Kuiti and Port Waikato in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Centennial Park School: 540. TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato: 540. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Centennial Park School and TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato rank in Waikato?
Centennial Park School is 172nd of 179 and TKKM o Te Puaha o Waikato is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).