Hikuai School vs Waikite Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 148 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
Waikite Valley School
Waikite Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
86 students
| Measure | Hikuai School Hikuai, Waikato | Waikite Valley School Waikite Valley, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #74 of 179 |
| National rank | – | #817 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 43 | 86 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 446 | 445 |
| Total roll | 43 | 86 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19% | 4.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hikuai | Waikite Valley |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hikuai.school.nz | waikitevalley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waikite Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.5 vs 48.0).
- •Waikite Valley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (445 vs 446).
- •Waikite Valley School does better on roll size (86 vs 43).
- •Waikite Valley School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.4% vs -19%).
- •Waikite Valley School is the larger school with 86 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 Waikite Valley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waikite Valley School ranks higher (52.5 vs 48.0 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 Hikuai School and Waikite Valley School?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Hikuai and Waikite Valley in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hikuai School: 446. Waikite Valley School: 445. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hikuai School and Waikite Valley School rank in Waikato?
Hikuai School is unranked and Waikite Valley School is 74th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).