Kio Kio School vs St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.3 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
St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)
Otorohanga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
| Measure | Kio Kio School Kio Kio, Waikato | St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) Otorohanga, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #88 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #918 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 158 | 28 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 488 |
| Total roll | 158 | 28 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 23.7% | -17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.9% | 35.7% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 21.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kio Kio | Otorohanga |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.kiokio.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Kio Kio School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.2 vs 29.6).
- •Kio Kio School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (464 vs 488).
- •Kio Kio School does better on roll size (158 vs 28).
- •Kio Kio School does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.7% vs -17.6%).
- •Kio Kio School is the larger school with 158 students compared with 28.
- •Kio Kio School is a state school while St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) 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 Kio Kio School better than St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kio Kio School ranks higher (48.2 vs 29.6 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 St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga)?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Kio Kio and Otorohanga in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kio Kio School: 464. St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga): 488. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kio Kio School and St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) rank in Waikato?
Kio Kio School is 88th of 179 and St Mary's Catholic School (Otorohanga) is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).