Forest View High School vs Tokoroa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest View High School
Tokoroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
425 students
Tokoroa High School
Tokoroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
491 students
| Measure | Forest View High School Tokoroa, Waikato | Tokoroa High School Tokoroa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 33 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 58 | #50 of 58 |
| National rank | #357 of 486 | #420 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 425 | 491 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 517 | 525 |
| Total roll | 425 | 491 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 29.3% | -5.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 69.7% | 71.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 47.7% | 48.5% |
| Māori students | 56.5% | 65.8% |
| Pacific students | 20.5% | 36.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tokoroa | Tokoroa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.fvhs.school.nz | www.tokoroahigh.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Forest View High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.8 vs 23.2).
- •Forest View High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (517 vs 525).
- •Tokoroa High School does better on roll size (491 vs 425).
- •Forest View High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (29.3% vs -5.8%).
- •Tokoroa High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (71.2% vs 69.7%).
- •Tokoroa High School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 425.
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 High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Forest View High School ranks higher (32.8 vs 23.2 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 High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Tokoroa and Tokoroa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Forest View High School: 517. Tokoroa High School: 525. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Forest View High School and Tokoroa High School rank in Waikato?
Forest View High School is 34th of 58 and Tokoroa High School is 50th of 58 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).