Hautapu School vs Kaipaki School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 4.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hautapu School
Hautapu · State full primary · Years 1–8
202 students
Kaipaki School
Ohaupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students
| Measure | Hautapu School Hautapu, Waikato | Kaipaki School Ohaupo, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #40 of 179 | #41 of 179 |
| National rank | #543 of 1,559 | #545 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 202 | 136 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 417 |
| Total roll | 202 | 136 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.7% | -5.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.9% | 12.5% |
| Pacific students | 2% | 5.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hautapu | Ohaupo |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hautapu.school.nz | www.kaipaki.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (63.4 vs 63.3).
- •Kaipaki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (417 vs 420).
- •Hautapu School does better on roll size (202 vs 136).
- •Hautapu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-3.7% vs -5.1%).
- •Hautapu School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 136.
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 Hautapu School better than Kaipaki 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 Hautapu School and Kaipaki School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Hautapu and Ohaupo in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hautapu School: 420. Kaipaki School: 417. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hautapu School and Kaipaki School rank in Waikato?
Hautapu School is 40th of 179 and Kaipaki School is 41st of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).