Elstow-Waihou Combined School vs Te Waotu School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 69 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 Waotu School
Putaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
| Measure | Elstow-Waihou Combined School Te Aroha, Waikato | Te Waotu School Putaruru, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #65 of 179 | #86 of 179 |
| National rank | #740 of 1,559 | #913 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 175 | 129 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 449 | 448 |
| Total roll | 175 | 129 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.5% | -2.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.1% | 17.8% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Aroha | Putaruru |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.elstow-waihou.school.nz | www.tewaotu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Elstow-Waihou Combined School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.5 vs 48.5).
- •Te Waotu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (448 vs 449).
- •Elstow-Waihou Combined School does better on roll size (175 vs 129).
- •Elstow-Waihou Combined School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.5% vs -2.4%).
- •Elstow-Waihou Combined School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 129.
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 Waotu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Elstow-Waihou Combined School ranks higher (55.5 vs 48.5 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 Waotu School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Te Aroha and Putaruru in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Elstow-Waihou Combined School: 449. Te Waotu School: 448. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Elstow-Waihou Combined School and Te Waotu School rank in Waikato?
Elstow-Waihou Combined School is 65th of 179 and Te Waotu School is 86th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).