David Henry School vs Tokoroa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 604 m 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 High School
Tokoroa ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
491 students
| Measure | David Henry School Tokoroa, Waikato | Tokoroa High School Tokoroa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #157 of 179 | #50 of 58 |
| National rank | #1405 of 1,559 | #420 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 153 | 491 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 527 | 525 |
| Total roll | 153 | 491 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 63% | -5.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 71.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 48.5% |
| Mฤori students | 56.9% | 65.8% |
| Pacific students | 46.4% | 36.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tokoroa | Tokoroa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | sites.google.com/view/davidhenryschool/home | www.tokoroahigh.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขDavid Henry School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (26.5 vs 23.2).
- โขTokoroa High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (525 vs 527).
- โขTokoroa High School does better on roll size (491 vs 153).
- โขDavid Henry School does better on roll growth (5 years) (63% vs -5.8%).
- โขTokoroa High School is the larger school with 491 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 High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), David Henry School ranks higher (26.5 vs 23.2 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 David Henry School and Tokoroa High School?
About 604 m in a straight line, between Tokoroa and Tokoroa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
David Henry School: 527. Tokoroa High School: 525. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do David Henry School and Tokoroa High School rank in Waikato?
David Henry School is 157th of 179 and Tokoroa High School is 50th of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).