Glen Massey School vs Ngaruawahia School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.6 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 School
Ngaruawahia · State full primary · Years 1–8
184 students
| Measure | Glen Massey School Glen Massey, Waikato | Ngaruawahia School Ngaruawahia, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #84 of 179 | #162 of 179 |
| National rank | #906 of 1,559 | #1452 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 126 | 184 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 553 |
| Total roll | 126 | 184 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.2% | 90% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 32.5% | 87% |
| Pacific students | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glen Massey | Ngaruawahia |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.glenmassey.school.nz | ngaruawahia.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Glen Massey School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.6 vs 23.1).
- •Glen Massey School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (459 vs 553).
- •Ngaruawahia School does better on roll size (184 vs 126).
- •Ngaruawahia School does better on roll growth (5 years) (90% vs 6.2%).
- •Ngaruawahia School is the larger school with 184 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 School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Glen Massey School ranks higher (48.6 vs 23.1 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 School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Glen Massey and Ngaruawahia in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Glen Massey School: 459. Ngaruawahia School: 553. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Glen Massey School and Ngaruawahia School rank in Waikato?
Glen Massey School is 84th of 179 and Ngaruawahia School is 162nd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).