Crawshaw School vs Nawton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crawshaw School
Nawton · State full primary · Years 1–8
294 students
Nawton School
Nawton · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students
| Measure | Crawshaw School Nawton, Waikato | Nawton School Nawton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #146 of 179 | #136 of 179 |
| National rank | #1299 of 1,559 | #1214 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 294 | 521 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 536 | 535 |
| Total roll | 294 | 521 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1% | 4.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 66% | 80% |
| Pacific students | 16.7% | 10.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Nawton | Nawton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.crawshaw.school.nz | www.nawton.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Nawton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.8 vs 31.0).
- •Nawton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (535 vs 536).
- •Nawton School does better on roll size (521 vs 294).
- •Nawton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.1% vs 1%).
- •Nawton School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 294.
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 Crawshaw School better than Nawton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Nawton School ranks higher (34.8 vs 31.0 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 Crawshaw School and Nawton School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Nawton and Nawton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Crawshaw School: 536. Nawton School: 535. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Crawshaw School and Nawton School rank in Waikato?
Crawshaw School is 146th of 179 and Nawton School is 136th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).