Elstow-Waihou Combined School vs Te Aroha College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 5.3 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
Te Aroha College
Te Aroha · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
395 students
| Measure | Elstow-Waihou Combined School Te Aroha, Waikato | Te Aroha College Te Aroha, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #65 of 179 | #26 of 58 |
| National rank | #740 of 1,559 | #299 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 175 | 395 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 492 |
| Total roll | 175 | 395 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.5% | 19.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 77.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 30% |
| Māori students | 21.1% | 26.3% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 8.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.8% |
| suburb or town | Te Aroha | Te Aroha |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.elstow-waihou.school.nz | www.tearoha.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Elstow-Waihou Combined School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.5 vs 40.5).
- •Elstow-Waihou Combined School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (449 vs 492).
- •Te Aroha College does better on roll size (395 vs 175).
- •Te Aroha College does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.9% vs 10.5%).
- •Te Aroha College is the larger school with 395 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 Te Aroha College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Elstow-Waihou Combined School ranks higher (55.5 vs 40.5 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 Te Aroha College?
About 5.3 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. Te Aroha College: 492. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Elstow-Waihou Combined School and Te Aroha College rank in Waikato?
Elstow-Waihou Combined School is 65th of 179 and Te Aroha College is 26th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).