Elstow-Waihou Combined School vs Stanley Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 5.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elstow-Waihou Combined School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
175 students
Stanley Avenue School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
271 students
| Measure | Elstow-Waihou Combined School Te Aroha, Waikato | Stanley Avenue School Te Aroha, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #65 of 179 | #91 of 179 |
| National rank | #740 of 1,559 | #933 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 175 | 271 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 477 |
| Total roll | 175 | 271 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.5% | 11.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.1% | 34.3% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 5.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Aroha | Te Aroha |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.elstow-waihou.school.nz | www.stanleyave.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Elstow-Waihou Combined School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.5 vs 47.8).
- •Elstow-Waihou Combined School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (449 vs 477).
- •Stanley Avenue School does better on roll size (271 vs 175).
- •Stanley Avenue School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.9% vs 10.5%).
- •Stanley Avenue School is the larger school with 271 students compared with 175.
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 Elstow-Waihou Combined School better than Stanley Avenue School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Elstow-Waihou Combined School ranks higher (55.5 vs 47.8 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 Elstow-Waihou Combined School and Stanley Avenue School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Te Aroha and Te Aroha in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Elstow-Waihou Combined School: 449. Stanley Avenue School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Elstow-Waihou Combined School and Stanley Avenue School rank in Waikato?
Elstow-Waihou Combined School is 65th of 179 and Stanley Avenue School is 91st of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).