Kio Kio School vs Silverdale Normal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 41 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kio Kio School
Kio Kio · State full primary · Years 1–8
158 students
Silverdale Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students
| Measure | Kio Kio School Kio Kio, Waikato | Silverdale Normal School Hillcrest, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #88 of 179 | #59 of 179 |
| National rank | #918 of 1,559 | #705 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 158 | 412 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 464 |
| Total roll | 158 | 412 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 23.7% | 17% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.9% | 26.5% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Kio Kio | Hillcrest |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.kiokio.school.nz | www.silverdale.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Silverdale Normal School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.7 vs 48.2).
- •Silverdale Normal School does better on roll size (412 vs 158).
- •Kio Kio School does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.7% vs 17%).
- •Silverdale Normal School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 158.
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 Kio Kio School better than Silverdale Normal School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Silverdale Normal School ranks higher (56.7 vs 48.2 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 Kio Kio School and Silverdale Normal School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Kio Kio and Hillcrest in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kio Kio School: 464. Silverdale Normal School: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kio Kio School and Silverdale Normal School rank in Waikato?
Kio Kio School is 88th of 179 and Silverdale Normal School is 59th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).