Kihikihi School vs St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 4.7 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
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
Te Awamutu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
253 students
| Measure | Kihikihi School Kihikihi, Waikato | St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #150 of 179 | #52 of 179 |
| National rank | #1360 of 1,559 | #619 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 169 | 253 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 524 | 427 |
| Total roll | 169 | 253 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 75.1% | 13.4% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 5.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kihikihi | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.kihikihi.school.nz | www.stpatta.co.nz |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.4 vs 28.4).
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (427 vs 524).
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) does better on roll size (253 vs 169).
- •Kihikihi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.7% vs -6.4%).
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) is the larger school with 253 students compared with 169.
- •Kihikihi School is a state school while St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) 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 Kihikihi School better than St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) ranks higher (60.4 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 St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Kihikihi and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kihikihi School: 524. St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu): 427. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kihikihi School and St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) rank in Waikato?
Kihikihi School is 150th of 179 and St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) is 52nd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).