Gordonton School vs Horsham Downs School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordonton School
Gordonton · State full primary · Years 1–8
254 students
Horsham Downs School
Horsham Downs · State full primary · Years 1–8
385 students
| Measure | Gordonton School Gordonton, Waikato | Horsham Downs School Horsham Downs, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #38 of 179 | #19 of 179 |
| National rank | #538 of 1,559 | #324 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 254 | 385 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 397 |
| Total roll | 254 | 385 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.1% | -4.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.1% | 11.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| International students | 3.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gordonton | Horsham Downs |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.gordonton.school.nz | www.horshamdowns.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Horsham Downs School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.0 vs 63.7).
- •Horsham Downs School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (397 vs 420).
- •Horsham Downs School does better on roll size (385 vs 254).
- •Horsham Downs School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.4% vs -11.1%).
- •Horsham Downs School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 254.
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 Gordonton School better than Horsham Downs School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Horsham Downs School ranks higher (73.0 vs 63.7 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 Gordonton School and Horsham Downs School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Gordonton and Horsham Downs in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gordonton School: 420. Horsham Downs School: 397. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gordonton School and Horsham Downs School rank in Waikato?
Gordonton School is 38th of 179 and Horsham Downs School is 19th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).