Huntly West School vs Kimihia School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 2.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntly West School
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
Kimihia School
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
332 students
| Measure | Huntly West School Huntly, Waikato | Kimihia School Huntly, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #179 of 179 | #153 of 179 |
| National rank | #1551 of 1,559 | #1382 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 114 | 332 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 560 | 510 |
| Total roll | 114 | 332 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | -2.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 86% | 59% |
| Pacific students | 9.6% | 24.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Huntly | Huntly |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.huntlywest.school.nz | www.kimihia.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kimihia School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.6 vs 14.2).
- •Kimihia School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (510 vs 560).
- •Kimihia School does better on roll size (332 vs 114).
- •Kimihia School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.8% vs -7.7%).
- •Kimihia School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 114.
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 West School better than Kimihia School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kimihia School ranks higher (27.6 vs 14.2 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 West School and Kimihia School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Huntly and Huntly in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Huntly West School: 560. Kimihia School: 510. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Huntly West School and Kimihia School rank in Waikato?
Huntly West School is 179th of 179 and Kimihia School is 153rd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).