Coroglen School vs Whenuakite School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.1 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
Whenuakite School
Whitianga ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
154 students
| Measure | Coroglen School Whitianga, Waikato | Whenuakite School Whitianga, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #33 of 179 |
| National rank | โ | #512 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 30 | 154 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 490 | 428 |
| Total roll | 30 | 154 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -51.4% | 27.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 43.3% | 4.5% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whitianga | Whitianga |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.coroglen.school.nz | www.whenuakite.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWhenuakite School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.6 vs 28.9).
- โขWhenuakite School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 490).
- โขWhenuakite School does better on roll size (154 vs 30).
- โขWhenuakite School does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.1% vs -51.4%).
- โขWhenuakite School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 30.
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 Whenuakite School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whenuakite School ranks higher (64.6 vs 28.9 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 Coroglen School and Whenuakite School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Whitianga and Whitianga in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Coroglen School: 490. Whenuakite School: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Coroglen School and Whenuakite School rank in Waikato?
Coroglen School is unranked and Whenuakite School is 33rd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).