Kiwitahi School vs Walton School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 10 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
Walton School
Walton ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
136 students
| Measure | Kiwitahi School Kiwitahi, Waikato | Walton School Walton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 179 | #102 of 179 |
| National rank | #712 of 1,559 | #996 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 99 | 136 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 456 |
| Total roll | 99 | 136 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 183.9% | -5.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 11.1% | 22.1% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kiwitahi | Walton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.kiwitahi.school.nz | www.walton.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขKiwitahi School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.5 vs 45.2).
- โขKiwitahi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 456).
- โขWalton School does better on roll size (136 vs 99).
- โขKiwitahi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (183.9% vs -5.1%).
- โขWalton School is the larger school with 136 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 Walton School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kiwitahi School ranks higher (56.5 vs 45.2 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 Walton School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Kiwitahi and Walton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kiwitahi School: 439. Walton School: 456. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kiwitahi School and Walton School rank in Waikato?
Kiwitahi School is 61st of 179 and Walton School is 102nd of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).