Gordonton School vs Te Totara Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.9 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
Te Totara Primary School
Rototuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
743 students
| Measure | Gordonton School Gordonton, Waikato | Te Totara Primary School Rototuna North, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #38 of 179 | #14 of 179 |
| National rank | #538 of 1,559 | #229 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 254 | 743 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 393 |
| Total roll | 254 | 743 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.1% | -5.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.1% | 12.8% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| International students | 3.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gordonton | Rototuna North |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.gordonton.school.nz | www.tetotara.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Totara Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.0 vs 63.7).
- •Te Totara Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (393 vs 420).
- •Te Totara Primary School does better on roll size (743 vs 254).
- •Te Totara Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.5% vs -11.1%).
- •Te Totara Primary School is the larger school with 743 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 Te Totara Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Totara Primary School ranks higher (77.0 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 Te Totara Primary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Gordonton and Rototuna North in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gordonton School: 420. Te Totara Primary School: 393. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gordonton School and Te Totara Primary School rank in Waikato?
Gordonton School is 38th of 179 and Te Totara Primary School is 14th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).