Knighton Normal School vs Wairere School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 42 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knighton Normal School
Hillcrest ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
699 students
Wairere School
Wardville ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
43 students
| Measure | Knighton Normal School Hillcrest, Waikato | Wairere School Wardville, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #82 of 179 | โ |
| National rank | #892 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 699 | 43 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 476 | 477 |
| Total roll | 699 | 43 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.1% | 21.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| Pacific students | 11.4% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hillcrest | Wardville |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.kns.ac.nz | wairere.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขKnighton Normal School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.2 vs 35.9).
- โขKnighton Normal School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (476 vs 477).
- โขKnighton Normal School does better on roll size (699 vs 43).
- โขWairere School does better on roll growth (5 years) (21.7% vs 0.1%).
- โขKnighton Normal School is the larger school with 699 students compared with 43.
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 Knighton Normal School better than Wairere School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Knighton Normal School ranks higher (49.2 vs 35.9 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 Knighton Normal School and Wairere School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Hillcrest and Wardville in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Knighton Normal School: 476. Wairere School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Knighton Normal School and Wairere School rank in Waikato?
Knighton Normal School is 82nd of 179 and Wairere School is unranked among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).