Forest Lake School vs St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 714 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lake School
Forest Lake · State contributing · Years 1–6
386 students
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Te Rapa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
| Measure | Forest Lake School Forest Lake, Waikato | St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) Te Rapa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #101 of 179 | #26 of 179 |
| National rank | #991 of 1,559 | #435 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 386 | 290 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 492 | 407 |
| Total roll | 386 | 290 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.4% | -3.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 59.6% | 11.4% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 10.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Forest Lake | Te Rapa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.forestlake.school.nz | www.spc.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.3 vs 45.4).
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 492).
- •Forest Lake School does better on roll size (386 vs 290).
- •Forest Lake School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.4% vs -3.7%).
- •Forest Lake School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 290.
- •Forest Lake School is a state school while St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Forest Lake School better than St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) ranks higher (68.3 vs 45.4 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 Forest Lake School and St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)?
About 714 m in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Te Rapa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Forest Lake School: 492. St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa): 407. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Forest Lake School and St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) rank in Waikato?
Forest Lake School is 101st of 179 and St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) is 26th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).