Karangahake School vs Paeroa Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karangahake School
Karangahake ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
49 students
Paeroa Central School
Paeroa ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
77 students
| Measure | Karangahake School Karangahake, Waikato | Paeroa Central School Paeroa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #178 of 179 |
| National rank | โ | #1548 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 49 | 77 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 480 | 545 |
| Total roll | 49 | 77 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 24.5% | -7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 42.9% | 90.9% |
| Pacific students | 10.2% | 22.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Karangahake | Paeroa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.karangahake.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขKarangahake School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (35.0 vs 15.1).
- โขKarangahake School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (480 vs 545).
- โขPaeroa Central School does better on roll size (77 vs 49).
- โขKarangahake School does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.5% vs -7%).
- โขPaeroa Central School is the larger school with 77 students compared with 49.
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 Karangahake School better than Paeroa Central School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Karangahake School ranks higher (35.0 vs 15.1 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 Karangahake School and Paeroa Central School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Karangahake and Paeroa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Karangahake School: 480. Paeroa Central School: 545. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Karangahake School and Paeroa Central School rank in Waikato?
Karangahake School is unranked and Paeroa Central School is 178th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).