Kiwitahi School vs Tairua School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 84 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kiwitahi School
Kiwitahi · State contributing · Years 1–6
99 students
Tairua School
Tairua · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
| Measure | Kiwitahi School Kiwitahi, Waikato | Tairua School Tairua, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 179 | #56 of 179 |
| National rank | #712 of 1,559 | #679 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 99 | 130 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 440 |
| Total roll | 99 | 130 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 183.9% | 5.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.1% | 22.3% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 10% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kiwitahi | Tairua |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.kiwitahi.school.nz | www.tairua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tairua School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.7 vs 56.5).
- •Kiwitahi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 440).
- •Tairua School does better on roll size (130 vs 99).
- •Kiwitahi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (183.9% vs 5.6%).
- •Tairua School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 99.
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 Kiwitahi School better than Tairua School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tairua School ranks higher (57.7 vs 56.5 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 Kiwitahi School and Tairua School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Kiwitahi and Tairua in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kiwitahi School: 439. Tairua School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kiwitahi School and Tairua School rank in Waikato?
Kiwitahi School is 61st of 179 and Tairua School is 56th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).