Crawshaw School vs Ngā Taiātea Wharekura
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 667 m 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
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura
Nawton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
291 students
| Measure | Crawshaw School Nawton, Waikato | Ngā Taiātea Wharekura Nawton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #146 of 179 | #28 of 58 |
| National rank | #1299 of 1,559 | #313 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 294 | 291 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 536 | 504 |
| Total roll | 294 | 291 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1% | 8.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 72.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 63% |
| Māori students | 66% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 16.7% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Nawton | Nawton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.crawshaw.school.nz | www.taiatea.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ngā Taiātea Wharekura scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.1 vs 31.0).
- •Ngā Taiātea Wharekura does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (504 vs 536).
- •Crawshaw School does better on roll size (294 vs 291).
- •Ngā Taiātea Wharekura does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.5% vs 1%).
- •Crawshaw School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 291.
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 Ngā Taiātea Wharekura?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ngā Taiātea Wharekura ranks higher (39.1 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 Ngā Taiātea Wharekura?
About 667 m in a straight line, between Nawton and Nawton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Crawshaw School: 536. Ngā Taiātea Wharekura: 504. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Crawshaw School and Ngā Taiātea Wharekura rank in Waikato?
Crawshaw School is 146th of 179 and Ngā Taiātea Wharekura is 28th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).