Colville School vs Wairere School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 125 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colville School
Colville ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
37 students
Wairere School
Wardville ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
43 students
| Measure | Colville School Colville, Waikato | Wairere School Wardville, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 37 | 43 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 478 | 477 |
| Total roll | 37 | 43 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 20.7% | 21.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 18.9% | 32.6% |
| Pacific students | 8.1% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Colville | Wardville |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.colville.school.nz/ | wairere.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (35.1 vs 35.9).
- โขWairere School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (477 vs 478).
- โขWairere School does better on roll size (43 vs 37).
- โขWairere School does better on roll growth (5 years) (21.7% vs 20.7%).
- โขWairere School is the larger school with 43 students compared with 37.
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 Colville School better than Wairere School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colville School and Wairere School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Colville and Wardville in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Colville School: 478. Wairere School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Colville School and Wairere School rank in Waikato?
Colville School is unranked and Wairere School is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).