Lichfield School vs Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.6 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 Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere
Putaruru · State composite · Years 1–13
290 students
| Measure | Lichfield School Lichfield, Waikato | Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere Putaruru, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 179 | #41 of 58 |
| National rank | #1020 of 1,559 | #390 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 95 | 290 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 457 | 523 |
| Total roll | 95 | 290 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.3% | 33.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 71.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 14.3% |
| Māori students | 27.4% | 96.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.1% | 12.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lichfield | Putaruru |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.lichfield.school.nz | www.kaokaoroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Lichfield School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.0 vs 27.1).
- •Lichfield School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (457 vs 523).
- •Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere does better on roll size (290 vs 95).
- •Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.5% vs -22.3%).
- •Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere is the larger school with 290 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 Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lichfield School ranks higher (44.0 vs 27.1 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 Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Lichfield and Putaruru in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lichfield School: 457. Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere: 523. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lichfield School and Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere rank in Waikato?
Lichfield School is 106th of 179 and Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Patetere is 41st of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).