Kiwitahi School vs Te Pahu School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 44 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kiwitahi School
Kiwitahi ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
99 students
Te Pahu School
Te Pahu ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
93 students
| Measure | Kiwitahi School Kiwitahi, Waikato | Te Pahu School Te Pahu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 179 | #71 of 179 |
| National rank | #712 of 1,559 | #796 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 99 | 93 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 438 |
| Total roll | 99 | 93 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 183.9% | -3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 6.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kiwitahi | Te Pahu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.kiwitahi.school.nz | www.tepahu.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขKiwitahi School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.5 vs 53.2).
- โขTe Pahu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (438 vs 439).
- โขKiwitahi School does better on roll size (99 vs 93).
- โขKiwitahi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (183.9% vs -3.5%).
- โขKiwitahi School is the larger school with 99 students compared with 93.
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 Te Pahu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kiwitahi School ranks higher (56.5 vs 53.2 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 Kiwitahi School and Te Pahu School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Kiwitahi and Te Pahu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kiwitahi School: 439. Te Pahu School: 438. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kiwitahi School and Te Pahu School rank in Waikato?
Kiwitahi School is 61st of 179 and Te Pahu School is 71st of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).