Hautapu School vs Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 8.4 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
Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa
Cambridge · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students
| Measure | Hautapu School Hautapu, Waikato | Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa Cambridge, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #40 of 179 | #161 of 179 |
| National rank | #543 of 1,559 | #1436 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 202 | 113 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 420 | 524 |
| Total roll | 202 | 113 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.7% | 11.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.9% | 99.1% |
| Pacific students | 2% | 2.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hautapu | Cambridge |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hautapu.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Hautapu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.4 vs 25.1).
- •Hautapu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (420 vs 524).
- •Hautapu School does better on roll size (202 vs 113).
- •Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.1% vs -3.7%).
- •Hautapu School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 113.
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 Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hautapu School ranks higher (63.4 vs 25.1 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 Hautapu School and Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Hautapu and Cambridge in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hautapu School: 420. Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa: 524. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hautapu School and Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa rank in Waikato?
Hautapu School is 40th of 179 and Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa is 161st of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).