Horotiu School vs Te Kowhai School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.2 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
Te Kowhai School
Te Kowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
314 students
| Measure | Horotiu School Horotiu, Waikato | Te Kowhai School Te Kowhai, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #112 of 179 | #12 of 179 |
| National rank | #1042 of 1,559 | #219 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 213 | 314 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 414 |
| Total roll | 213 | 314 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.9% | 10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 43.7% | 10.2% |
| Pacific students | 11.3% | 4.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Horotiu | Te Kowhai |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.horotiu.school.nz | www.tekowhai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kowhai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.4 vs 43.1).
- •Te Kowhai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 464).
- •Te Kowhai School does better on roll size (314 vs 213).
- •Te Kowhai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.9% vs -16.9%).
- •Te Kowhai School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 213.
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 Te Kowhai School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kowhai School ranks higher (77.4 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 Te Kowhai School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Horotiu and Te Kowhai in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Horotiu School: 464. Te Kowhai School: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Horotiu School and Te Kowhai School rank in Waikato?
Horotiu School is 112th of 179 and Te Kowhai School is 12th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).