Endeavour School vs Te Ao Mārama School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Endeavour School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
452 students
Te Ao Mārama School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students
| Measure | Endeavour School Flagstaff-Hamilton, Waikato | Te Ao Mārama School Flagstaff-Hamilton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #24 of 179 | #2 of 179 |
| National rank | #407 of 1,559 | #41 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 452 | 486 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 411 | 390 |
| Total roll | 452 | 486 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.8% | 60.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15% | 14.8% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| International students | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Flagstaff-Hamilton | Flagstaff-Hamilton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.endeavour.school.nz | www.teaomarama.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Ao Mārama School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.5 vs 69.7).
- •Te Ao Mārama School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (390 vs 411).
- •Te Ao Mārama School does better on roll size (486 vs 452).
- •Te Ao Mārama School does better on roll growth (5 years) (60.1% vs -6.8%).
- •Te Ao Mārama School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 452.
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 Endeavour School better than Te Ao Mārama School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Ao Mārama School ranks higher (87.5 vs 69.7 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 Endeavour School and Te Ao Mārama School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Flagstaff-Hamilton and Flagstaff-Hamilton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Endeavour School: 411. Te Ao Mārama School: 390. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Endeavour School and Te Ao Mārama School rank in Waikato?
Endeavour School is 24th of 179 and Te Ao Mārama School is 2nd of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).