Goldfields School (Paeroa) vs Patricia Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two special school schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 57 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goldfields School (Paeroa)
Paeroa ยท State special school
92 students
Patricia Avenue School
Hamilton East ยท State special school
210 students
| Measure | Goldfields School (Paeroa) Paeroa, Waikato | Patricia Avenue School Hamilton East, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | โ Not rated | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Special School |
| Year range | โ | โ |
| Students | 92 | 210 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 518 | 500 |
| Total roll | 92 | 210 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 86% | 1.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 40.2% | 43.8% |
| Pacific students | 10.9% | 11.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Paeroa | Hamilton East |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.gfs.school.nz | www.patave.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPatricia Avenue School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (500 vs 518).
- โขPatricia Avenue School does better on roll size (210 vs 92).
- โขGoldfields School (Paeroa) does better on roll growth (5 years) (86% vs 1.5%).
- โขPatricia Avenue School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 92.
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 Goldfields School (Paeroa) better than Patricia Avenue School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Goldfields School (Paeroa) and Patricia Avenue School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Paeroa and Hamilton East in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Goldfields School (Paeroa): 518. Patricia Avenue School: 500. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Goldfields School (Paeroa) and Patricia Avenue School rank in Waikato?
Goldfields School (Paeroa) is unranked and Patricia Avenue School is unranked among special school schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).