Coroglen School vs Piripiri School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 165 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coroglen School
Whitianga ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
30 students
Piripiri School
Te Kuiti ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
13 students
| Measure | Coroglen School Whitianga, Waikato | Piripiri School Te Kuiti, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 30 | 13 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 490 | 490 |
| Total roll | 30 | 13 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -51.4% | -40% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 43.3% | 61.5% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whitianga | Te Kuiti |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.coroglen.school.nz | www.piripiri.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (28.9 vs 28.1).
- โขCoroglen School does better on roll size (30 vs 13).
- โขPiripiri School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-40% vs -51.4%).
- โขCoroglen School is the larger school with 30 students compared with 13.
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 Coroglen School better than Piripiri 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 Coroglen School and Piripiri School?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Whitianga and Te Kuiti in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Coroglen School: 490. Piripiri School: 490. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Coroglen School and Piripiri School rank in Waikato?
Coroglen School is unranked and Piripiri School is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).