Kerepehi School vs Ngatea School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 4.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kerepehi School
Kerepehi · State full primary · Years 1–8
70 students
Ngatea School
Ngatea · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students
| Measure | Kerepehi School Kerepehi, Waikato | Ngatea School Ngatea, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 179 | #85 of 179 |
| National rank | #1460 of 1,559 | #911 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 70 | 301 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 514 | 452 |
| Total roll | 70 | 301 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.5% | -15.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 65.7% | 21.6% |
| Pacific students | 12.9% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kerepehi | Ngatea |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | – | www.ngatea.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ngatea School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.5 vs 23.0).
- •Ngatea School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (452 vs 514).
- •Ngatea School does better on roll size (301 vs 70).
- •Kerepehi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.5% vs -15.8%).
- •Ngatea School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 70.
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 Kerepehi School better than Ngatea School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ngatea School ranks higher (48.5 vs 23.0 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 Kerepehi School and Ngatea School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Kerepehi and Ngatea in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kerepehi School: 514. Ngatea School: 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kerepehi School and Ngatea School rank in Waikato?
Kerepehi School is 164th of 179 and Ngatea School is 85th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).