Gordonton School vs Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.0 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
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Rototuna · State integrated composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
190 students
| Measure | Gordonton School Gordonton, Waikato | Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) Rototuna, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #38 of 179 | #6 of 58 |
| National rank | #538 of 1,559 | #105 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite (Year 1-10) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 254 | 190 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 424 |
| Total roll | 254 | 190 |
| 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% | 29.5% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| International students | 3.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Gordonton | Rototuna |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.gordonton.school.nz | www.waikatowaldorf.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.8 vs 63.7).
- •Gordonton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 424).
- •Gordonton School does better on roll size (254 vs 190).
- •Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.4% vs -11.1%).
- •Gordonton School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 190.
- •Gordonton School is a state school while Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) ranks higher (69.8 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 Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Gordonton and Rototuna in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Gordonton School: 420. Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner): 424. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Gordonton School and Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) rank in Waikato?
Gordonton School is 38th of 179 and Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) is 6th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).