Glen Massey School vs Ngaruawahia High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Massey School
Glen Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
126 students
Ngaruawahia High School
Ngaruawahia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
352 students
| Measure | Glen Massey School Glen Massey, Waikato | Ngaruawahia High School Ngaruawahia, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #84 of 179 | #51 of 58 |
| National rank | #906 of 1,559 | #431 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 126 | 352 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 534 |
| Total roll | 126 | 352 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.2% | 8.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 59.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 28.6% |
| Māori students | 32.5% | 62.2% |
| Pacific students | 0.8% | 12.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glen Massey | Ngaruawahia |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.glenmassey.school.nz | www.ngaruawahiahigh.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Glen Massey School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.6 vs 21.2).
- •Glen Massey School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (459 vs 534).
- •Ngaruawahia High School does better on roll size (352 vs 126).
- •Ngaruawahia High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.9% vs 6.2%).
- •Ngaruawahia High School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 126.
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 Glen Massey School better than Ngaruawahia High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Glen Massey School ranks higher (48.6 vs 21.2 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 Glen Massey School and Ngaruawahia High School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Glen Massey and Ngaruawahia in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glen Massey School: 459. Ngaruawahia High School: 534. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glen Massey School and Ngaruawahia High School rank in Waikato?
Glen Massey School is 84th of 179 and Ngaruawahia High School is 51st of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).