Huntly College vs St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 2.9 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
St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)
Huntly · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
96 students
| Measure | Huntly College Huntly, Waikato | St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) Huntly, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 8 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #58 of 58 | #92 of 179 |
| National rank | #484 of 486 | #936 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 205 | 96 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 552 | 457 |
| Total roll | 205 | 96 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.1% | 26.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 22.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 14.6% | – |
| Māori students | 76.1% | 16.7% |
| Pacific students | 14.1% | 22.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Huntly | Huntly |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.huntlycollege.school.nz | www.stanthonys.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.6 vs 7.8).
- •St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (457 vs 552).
- •Huntly College does better on roll size (205 vs 96).
- •St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.7% vs -15.1%).
- •Huntly College is the larger school with 205 students compared with 96.
- •Huntly College is a state school while St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) 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 Huntly College better than St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) ranks higher (47.6 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 St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Huntly and Huntly in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Huntly College: 552. St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly): 457. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Huntly College and St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) rank in Waikato?
Huntly College is 58th of 58 and St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) is 92nd of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).