Korakonui School vs Te Awamutu Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 17 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
Te Awamutu Primary School
Te Awamutu ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
605 students
| Measure | Korakonui School Korakonui, Waikato | Te Awamutu Primary School Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #105 of 179 | #54 of 179 |
| National rank | #1019 of 1,559 | #629 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 169 | 605 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 461 |
| Total roll | 169 | 605 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.3% | 16.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16% | 33.4% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 4.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Korakonui | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.korakonui.school.nz | www.taps.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Awamutu Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.0 vs 44.0).
- โขTe Awamutu Primary School does better on roll size (605 vs 169).
- โขTe Awamutu Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.9% vs -8.3%).
- โขTe Awamutu Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 169.
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 Te Awamutu Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Awamutu Primary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 44.0 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 Korakonui School and Te Awamutu Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Korakonui and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Korakonui School: 461. Te Awamutu Primary School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Korakonui School and Te Awamutu Primary School rank in Waikato?
Korakonui School is 105th of 179 and Te Awamutu Primary School is 54th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).