Korakonui School vs Ngakuru School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 71 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Korakonui School
Korakonui ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
169 students
Ngakuru School
Ngakuru ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
56 students
| Measure | Korakonui School Korakonui, Waikato | Ngakuru School Ngakuru, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #105 of 179 | โ |
| National rank | #1019 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 169 | 56 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 461 |
| Total roll | 169 | 56 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.3% | 11.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16% | 33.9% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Korakonui | Ngakuru |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.korakonui.school.nz | www.ngakuru.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (44.0 vs 43.8).
- โขKorakonui School does better on roll size (169 vs 56).
- โขNgakuru School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.7% vs -8.3%).
- โขKorakonui School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 56.
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 Korakonui School better than Ngakuru School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Korakonui School and Ngakuru School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Korakonui and Ngakuru in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Korakonui School: 461. Ngakuru School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Korakonui School and Ngakuru School rank in Waikato?
Korakonui School is 105th of 179 and Ngakuru School is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).