David Henry School vs Tokoroa Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Henry School
Tokoroa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
153 students
Tokoroa Central School
Tokoroa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
197 students
| Measure | David Henry School Tokoroa, Waikato | Tokoroa Central School Tokoroa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #157 of 179 | #158 of 179 |
| National rank | #1405 of 1,559 | #1414 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 153 | 197 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 527 | 538 |
| Total roll | 153 | 197 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 63% | 2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 56.9% | 69% |
| Pacific students | 46.4% | 30.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tokoroa | Tokoroa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | sites.google.com/view/davidhenryschool/home | www.tokoroacentral.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (26.5 vs 26.3).
- โขDavid Henry School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (527 vs 538).
- โขTokoroa Central School does better on roll size (197 vs 153).
- โขDavid Henry School does better on roll growth (5 years) (63% vs 2.9%).
- โขTokoroa Central School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 153.
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 David Henry School better than Tokoroa Central 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 David Henry School and Tokoroa Central School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tokoroa and Tokoroa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
David Henry School: 527. Tokoroa Central School: 538. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do David Henry School and Tokoroa Central School rank in Waikato?
David Henry School is 157th of 179 and Tokoroa Central School is 158th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).