Horohoro School vs Ngakuru School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 9.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horohoro School
Horohoro ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
39 students
Ngakuru School
Ngakuru ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
56 students
| Measure | Horohoro School Horohoro, Waikato | Ngakuru School Ngakuru, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 39 | 56 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 545 | 461 |
| Total roll | 39 | 56 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -31.1% | 11.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 94.9% | 33.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Horohoro | Ngakuru |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.horohoro.school.nz/ | www.ngakuru.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขNgakuru School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.8 vs 14.1).
- โขNgakuru School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 545).
- โขNgakuru School does better on roll size (56 vs 39).
- โขNgakuru School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.7% vs -31.1%).
- โขNgakuru School is the larger school with 56 students compared with 39.
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 Horohoro School better than Ngakuru School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ngakuru School ranks higher (43.8 vs 14.1 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 Horohoro School and Ngakuru School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Horohoro and Ngakuru in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Horohoro School: 545. Ngakuru School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Horohoro School and Ngakuru School rank in Waikato?
Horohoro School is unranked and Ngakuru School is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).