Horotiu School vs St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 5.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horotiu School
Horotiu · State full primary · Years 1–8
213 students
St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia)
Ngaruawahia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
117 students
| Measure | Horotiu School Horotiu, Waikato | St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) Ngaruawahia, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #112 of 179 | #104 of 179 |
| National rank | #1042 of 1,559 | #1006 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 213 | 117 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 456 |
| Total roll | 213 | 117 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.9% | -18.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 43.7% | 29.9% |
| Pacific students | 11.3% | 14.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Horotiu | Ngaruawahia |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.horotiu.school.nz | www.stpaulsnga.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.8 vs 43.1).
- •St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (456 vs 464).
- •Horotiu School does better on roll size (213 vs 117).
- •Horotiu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-16.9% vs -18.5%).
- •Horotiu School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 117.
- •Horotiu School is a state school while St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Horotiu School better than St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) ranks higher (44.8 vs 43.1 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 Horotiu School and St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia)?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Horotiu and Ngaruawahia in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Horotiu School: 464. St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia): 456. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Horotiu School and St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) rank in Waikato?
Horotiu School is 112th of 179 and St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) is 104th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).