Kihikihi School vs Puahue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 4.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kihikihi School
Kihikihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students
Puahue School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
159 students
| Measure | Kihikihi School Kihikihi, Waikato | Puahue School Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #150 of 179 | #29 of 179 |
| National rank | #1360 of 1,559 | #469 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 169 | 159 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 524 | 425 |
| Total roll | 169 | 159 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 75.1% | 18.2% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kihikihi | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.kihikihi.school.nz | www.puahue.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Puahue School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (66.4 vs 28.4).
- •Puahue School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 524).
- •Kihikihi School does better on roll size (169 vs 159).
- •Kihikihi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.7% vs 4.1%).
- •Kihikihi School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 159.
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 Kihikihi School better than Puahue School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Puahue School ranks higher (66.4 vs 28.4 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 Kihikihi School and Puahue School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Kihikihi and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kihikihi School: 524. Puahue School: 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kihikihi School and Puahue School rank in Waikato?
Kihikihi School is 150th of 179 and Puahue School is 29th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).