Hukanui School vs Rototuna Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hukanui School
Chartwell ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
899 students
Rototuna Primary School
Rototuna ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
838 students
| Measure | Hukanui School Chartwell, Waikato | Rototuna Primary School Rototuna, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1 of 179 | #17 of 179 |
| National rank | #39 of 1,559 | #276 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 899 | 838 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 395 | 400 |
| Total roll | 899 | 838 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3% | -8.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16% | 16.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| International students | 1.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Chartwell | Rototuna |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hukanui.school.nz | www.rototunaprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHukanui School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.7 vs 75.0).
- โขHukanui School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (395 vs 400).
- โขHukanui School does better on roll size (899 vs 838).
- โขHukanui School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3% vs -8.9%).
- โขHukanui School is the larger school with 899 students compared with 838.
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 Hukanui School better than Rototuna Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hukanui School ranks higher (87.7 vs 75.0 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 Hukanui School and Rototuna Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chartwell and Rototuna in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hukanui School: 395. Rototuna Primary School: 400. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hukanui School and Rototuna Primary School rank in Waikato?
Hukanui School is 1st of 179 and Rototuna Primary School is 17th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).