Kihikihi School vs Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 29 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
Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa
Cambridge · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students
| Measure | Kihikihi School Kihikihi, Waikato | Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa Cambridge, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #150 of 179 | #161 of 179 |
| National rank | #1360 of 1,559 | #1436 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 169 | 113 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 524 | 524 |
| Total roll | 169 | 113 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 75.1% | 99.1% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 2.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kihikihi | Cambridge |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.kihikihi.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Kihikihi School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (28.4 vs 25.1).
- •Kihikihi School does better on roll size (169 vs 113).
- •Kihikihi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.7% vs 11.1%).
- •Kihikihi School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 113.
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 Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kihikihi School ranks higher (28.4 vs 25.1 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 Kihikihi School and Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Kihikihi and Cambridge in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kihikihi School: 524. Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa: 524. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kihikihi School and Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa rank in Waikato?
Kihikihi School is 150th of 179 and Te Kura o Ngaati Hauaa is 161st of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).