Goodwood School vs Te Ao Mārama School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 25 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goodwood School
Cambridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students
Te Ao Mārama School
Flagstaff-Hamilton · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students
| Measure | Goodwood School Cambridge, Waikato | Te Ao Mārama School Flagstaff-Hamilton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 87 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #3 of 179 | #2 of 179 |
| National rank | #42 of 1,559 | #41 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 448 | 486 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 388 | 390 |
| Total roll | 448 | 486 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.7% | 60.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.3% | 14.8% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Cambridge | Flagstaff-Hamilton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.goodwood.school.nz | www.teaomarama.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (87.4 vs 87.5).
- •Goodwood School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (388 vs 390).
- •Te Ao Mārama School does better on roll size (486 vs 448).
- •Te Ao Mārama School does better on roll growth (5 years) (60.1% vs 11.7%).
- •Te Ao Mārama School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 448.
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 Goodwood School better than Te Ao Mārama 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 Goodwood School and Te Ao Mārama School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Flagstaff-Hamilton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Goodwood School: 388. Te Ao Mārama School: 390. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Goodwood School and Te Ao Mārama School rank in Waikato?
Goodwood School is 3rd of 179 and Te Ao Mārama School is 2nd of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).