Horahora School (Cambridge) vs Karapiro School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 9.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horahora School (Cambridge)
Cambridge Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
35 students
Karapiro School
Karapiro Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
25 students
| Measure | Horahora School (Cambridge) Cambridge, Waikato | Karapiro School Karapiro, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | β | β |
| National rank | β | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | Years 1β6 |
| Students | 35 | 25 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 499 |
| Total roll | 35 | 25 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.9% | 16.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 22.9% | 4% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Cambridge | Karapiro |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.horahoracambridge.school.nz | www.karapiro.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Horahora School (Cambridge) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.7 vs 27.5).
- β’Horahora School (Cambridge) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (441 vs 499).
- β’Horahora School (Cambridge) does better on roll size (35 vs 25).
- β’Horahora School (Cambridge) does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.9% vs 16.1%).
- β’Horahora School (Cambridge) is the larger school with 35 students compared with 25.
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 Horahora School (Cambridge) better than Karapiro School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Horahora School (Cambridge) ranks higher (51.7 vs 27.5 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 Horahora School (Cambridge) and Karapiro School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Karapiro in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Horahora School (Cambridge): 441. Karapiro School: 499. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Horahora School (Cambridge) and Karapiro School rank in Waikato?
Horahora School (Cambridge) is unranked and Karapiro School is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).