Lichfield School vs Te Puru School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 121 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
Te Puru School
Te Puru · State full primary · Years 1–8
176 students
| Measure | Lichfield School Lichfield, Waikato | Te Puru School Te Puru, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 179 | #73 of 179 |
| National rank | #1020 of 1,559 | #816 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 95 | 176 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 457 | 456 |
| Total roll | 95 | 176 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.3% | 8.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.4% | 40.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.1% | 4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lichfield | Te Puru |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.lichfield.school.nz | www.tepuru.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Puru School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (52.5 vs 44.0).
- •Te Puru School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (456 vs 457).
- •Te Puru School does better on roll size (176 vs 95).
- •Te Puru School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.5% vs -22.3%).
- •Te Puru School is the larger school with 176 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 Te Puru School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Puru School ranks higher (52.5 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 Lichfield School and Te Puru School?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Lichfield and Te Puru in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lichfield School: 457. Te Puru School: 456. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lichfield School and Te Puru School rank in Waikato?
Lichfield School is 106th of 179 and Te Puru School is 73rd of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).