Koromatua School vs Southcity Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 5.5 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
Southcity Christian School
Glenview · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
247 students
| Measure | Koromatua School Hamilton, Waikato | Southcity Christian School Glenview, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 84 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #93 of 179 | #6 of 179 |
| National rank | #938 of 1,559 | #71 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 222 | 247 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 380 |
| Total roll | 222 | 247 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.9% | 31.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 91% | 8.5% |
| Pacific students | 20.3% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton | Glenview |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.koromatua.school.nz | www.southcity.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Southcity Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.9 vs 47.5).
- •Southcity Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (380 vs 473).
- •Southcity Christian School does better on roll size (247 vs 222).
- •Southcity Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.7% vs 1.9%).
- •Southcity Christian School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 222.
- •Koromatua School is a state school while Southcity Christian School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Southcity Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Southcity Christian School ranks higher (83.9 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 Southcity Christian School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Glenview in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Koromatua School: 473. Southcity Christian School: 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Koromatua School and Southcity Christian School rank in Waikato?
Koromatua School is 93rd of 179 and Southcity Christian School is 6th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).