Lichfield School vs Putāruru College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lichfield School
Lichfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
95 students
Putāruru College
Putaruru · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
397 students
| Measure | Lichfield School Lichfield, Waikato | Putāruru College Putaruru, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 179 | #42 of 58 |
| National rank | #1020 of 1,559 | #394 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 95 | 397 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 457 | 518 |
| Total roll | 95 | 397 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.3% | 13.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 55% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 28.3% |
| Māori students | 27.4% | 48.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lichfield | Putaruru |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.lichfield.school.nz | www.putarurucollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Lichfield School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.0 vs 26.6).
- •Lichfield School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (457 vs 518).
- •Putāruru College does better on roll size (397 vs 95).
- •Putāruru College does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.8% vs -22.3%).
- •Putāruru College is the larger school with 397 students compared with 95.
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 Lichfield School better than Putāruru College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lichfield School ranks higher (44.0 vs 26.6 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 Lichfield School and Putāruru College?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Lichfield and Putaruru in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lichfield School: 457. Putāruru College: 518. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lichfield School and Putāruru College rank in Waikato?
Lichfield School is 106th of 179 and Putāruru College is 42nd of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).