Forest View High School vs Tokoroa Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest View High School
Tokoroa ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
425 students
Tokoroa Central School
Tokoroa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
197 students
| Measure | Forest View High School Tokoroa, Waikato | Tokoroa Central School Tokoroa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 58 | #158 of 179 |
| National rank | #357 of 486 | #1414 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 425 | 197 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 517 | 538 |
| Total roll | 425 | 197 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 29.3% | 2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 69.7% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 47.7% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 56.5% | 69% |
| Pacific students | 20.5% | 30.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tokoroa | Tokoroa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.fvhs.school.nz | www.tokoroacentral.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขForest View High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.8 vs 26.3).
- โขForest View High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (517 vs 538).
- โขForest View High School does better on roll size (425 vs 197).
- โขForest View High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (29.3% vs 2.9%).
- โขForest View High School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 197.
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 View High School better than Tokoroa Central School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Forest View High School ranks higher (32.8 vs 26.3 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 View High School and Tokoroa Central School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Tokoroa and Tokoroa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Forest View High School: 517. Tokoroa Central School: 538. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Forest View High School and Tokoroa Central School rank in Waikato?
Forest View High School is 34th of 58 and Tokoroa Central School is 158th of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).