Kiwitahi School vs Wairakei School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 108 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
Wairakei School
Wairakei ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
341 students
| Measure | Kiwitahi School Kiwitahi, Waikato | Wairakei School Wairakei, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 179 | #66 of 179 |
| National rank | #712 of 1,559 | #741 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 99 | 341 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 440 |
| Total roll | 99 | 341 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 183.9% | -8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 11.1% | 25.2% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kiwitahi | Wairakei |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.kiwitahi.school.nz | www.wairakeitaupo.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขKiwitahi School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.5 vs 55.5).
- โขKiwitahi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 440).
- โขWairakei School does better on roll size (341 vs 99).
- โขKiwitahi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (183.9% vs -8%).
- โขWairakei School is the larger school with 341 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 Wairakei School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kiwitahi School ranks higher (56.5 vs 55.5 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 Wairakei School?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Kiwitahi and Wairakei in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kiwitahi School: 439. Wairakei School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kiwitahi School and Wairakei School rank in Waikato?
Kiwitahi School is 61st of 179 and Wairakei School is 66th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).