Hikuai School vs Ōpoutere School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 9.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hikuai School
Hikuai · State full primary · Years 1–8
43 students
Ōpoutere School
Whangamata · State full primary · Years 1–8
117 students
| Measure | Hikuai School Hikuai, Waikato | Ōpoutere School Whangamata, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #89 of 179 |
| National rank | – | #920 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 43 | 117 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | 459 |
| Total roll | 43 | 117 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19% | 10.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.6% | 41% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 1.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hikuai | Whangamata |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hikuai.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (48.0 vs 48.1).
- •Hikuai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (446 vs 459).
- •Ōpoutere School does better on roll size (117 vs 43).
- •Ōpoutere School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.5% vs -19%).
- •Ōpoutere School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 43.
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 Hikuai School better than Ōpoutere 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 Hikuai School and Ōpoutere School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Hikuai and Whangamata in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hikuai School: 446. Ōpoutere School: 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hikuai School and Ōpoutere School rank in Waikato?
Hikuai School is unranked and Ōpoutere School is 89th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).