Huntly College vs Kimihia School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 2.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntly College
Huntly · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
205 students
Kimihia School
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
332 students
| Measure | Huntly College Huntly, Waikato | Kimihia School Huntly, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 8 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #58 of 58 | #153 of 179 |
| National rank | #484 of 486 | #1382 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 205 | 332 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 552 | 510 |
| Total roll | 205 | 332 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.1% | -2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 22.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 14.6% | – |
| Māori students | 76.1% | 59% |
| Pacific students | 14.1% | 24.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Huntly | Huntly |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.huntlycollege.school.nz | www.kimihia.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kimihia School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.6 vs 7.8).
- •Kimihia School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (510 vs 552).
- •Kimihia School does better on roll size (332 vs 205).
- •Kimihia School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.8% vs -15.1%).
- •Kimihia School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 205.
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 Huntly College better than Kimihia School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kimihia School ranks higher (27.6 vs 7.8 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 Huntly College and Kimihia School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Huntly and Huntly in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Huntly College: 552. Kimihia School: 510. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Huntly College and Kimihia School rank in Waikato?
Huntly College is 58th of 58 and Kimihia School is 153rd of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).