Firth School vs Te Kura o Waharoa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firth School
Matamata · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students
Te Kura o Waharoa
Waharoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
39 students
| Measure | Firth School Matamata, Waikato | Te Kura o Waharoa Waharoa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #134 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #1208 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 232 | 39 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 511 | 563 |
| Total roll | 232 | 39 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 16.3% | 30.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 37.9% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 8.6% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Matamata | Waharoa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.firth.school.nz | www.waharoa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Firth School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.9 vs 13.8).
- •Firth School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (511 vs 563).
- •Firth School does better on roll size (232 vs 39).
- •Te Kura o Waharoa does better on roll growth (5 years) (30.8% vs 16.3%).
- •Firth School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 39.
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 Firth School better than Te Kura o Waharoa?
On the Success Index (NZ), Firth School ranks higher (34.9 vs 13.8 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 Firth School and Te Kura o Waharoa?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Matamata and Waharoa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Firth School: 511. Te Kura o Waharoa: 563. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Firth School and Te Kura o Waharoa rank in Waikato?
Firth School is 134th of 179 and Te Kura o Waharoa is unranked among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).