Hinuera School vs Pirongia School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 50 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hinuera School
Hinuera ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
174 students
Pirongia School
Pirongia ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
374 students
| Measure | Hinuera School Hinuera, Waikato | Pirongia School Pirongia, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 179 | #53 of 179 |
| National rank | #720 of 1,559 | #628 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 174 | 374 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 432 |
| Total roll | 174 | 374 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16% | -2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13.8% | 21.1% |
| Pacific students | 1.1% | 6.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hinuera | Pirongia |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hinuera.school.nz | www.pirongia.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPirongia School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.0 vs 56.1).
- โขPirongia School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (432 vs 435).
- โขPirongia School does better on roll size (374 vs 174).
- โขPirongia School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.1% vs -16%).
- โขPirongia School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 174.
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 Hinuera School better than Pirongia School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pirongia School ranks higher (60.0 vs 56.1 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 Hinuera School and Pirongia School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Hinuera and Pirongia in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hinuera School: 435. Pirongia School: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hinuera School and Pirongia School rank in Waikato?
Hinuera School is 62nd of 179 and Pirongia School is 53rd of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).