Forest Lake School vs Woodstock School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.6 km 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
Woodstock School
Fairfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students
| Measure | Forest Lake School Forest Lake, Waikato | Woodstock School Fairfield, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #101 of 179 | #30 of 179 |
| National rank | #991 of 1,559 | #477 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 386 | 393 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 492 | 443 |
| Total roll | 386 | 393 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.4% | 6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 59.6% | 25.2% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 6.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Forest Lake | Fairfield |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.forestlake.school.nz | www.woodstock.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Woodstock School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.9 vs 45.4).
- •Woodstock School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 492).
- •Woodstock School does better on roll size (393 vs 386).
- •Woodstock School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6% vs 2.4%).
- •Woodstock School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 386.
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 Woodstock School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Woodstock School ranks higher (65.9 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 Woodstock School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Fairfield in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Forest Lake School: 492. Woodstock School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Forest Lake School and Woodstock School rank in Waikato?
Forest Lake School is 101st of 179 and Woodstock School is 30th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).