Koromatua School vs Ngahinapouri School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Koromatua School
Hamilton ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
222 students
Ngahinapouri School
Ngahinapouri ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
192 students
| Measure | Koromatua School Hamilton, Waikato | Ngahinapouri School Ngahinapouri, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #93 of 179 | #32 of 179 |
| National rank | #938 of 1,559 | #503 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 222 | 192 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 415 |
| Total roll | 222 | 192 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.9% | -2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 91% | 15.1% |
| Pacific students | 20.3% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton | Ngahinapouri |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.koromatua.school.nz | www.ngahinapouri.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขNgahinapouri School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.8 vs 47.5).
- โขNgahinapouri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 473).
- โขKoromatua School does better on roll size (222 vs 192).
- โขKoromatua School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.9% vs -2.1%).
- โขKoromatua School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 192.
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 Koromatua School better than Ngahinapouri School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ngahinapouri School ranks higher (64.8 vs 47.5 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 Koromatua School and Ngahinapouri School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Ngahinapouri in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Koromatua School: 473. Ngahinapouri School: 415. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Koromatua School and Ngahinapouri School rank in Waikato?
Koromatua School is 93rd of 179 and Ngahinapouri School is 32nd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).