Koromatua School vs Rhode Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 5.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Koromatua School
Hamilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
222 students
Rhode Street School
Dinsdale · State full primary · Years 1–8
212 students
| Measure | Koromatua School Hamilton, Waikato | Rhode Street School Dinsdale, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #93 of 179 | #155 of 179 |
| National rank | #938 of 1,559 | #1395 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 222 | 212 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 537 |
| Total roll | 222 | 212 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.9% | 13.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 91% | 66% |
| Pacific students | 20.3% | 13.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton | Dinsdale |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.koromatua.school.nz | www.rhodestreet.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Koromatua School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.5 vs 27.2).
- •Koromatua School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (473 vs 537).
- •Koromatua School does better on roll size (222 vs 212).
- •Rhode Street School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.1% vs 1.9%).
- •Koromatua School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 212.
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 Rhode Street School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Koromatua School ranks higher (47.5 vs 27.2 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 Koromatua School and Rhode Street School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Dinsdale in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Koromatua School: 473. Rhode Street School: 537. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Koromatua School and Rhode Street School rank in Waikato?
Koromatua School is 93rd of 179 and Rhode Street School is 155th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).