Lichfield School vs Whitikahu School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 69 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
Whitikahu School
Whitikahu · State full primary · Years 1–8
57 students
| Measure | Lichfield School Lichfield, Waikato | Whitikahu School Whitikahu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #1020 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 95 | 57 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 457 | 458 |
| Total roll | 95 | 57 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.3% | -45.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.4% | 21.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.1% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lichfield | Whitikahu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.lichfield.school.nz | www.whitikahu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (44.0 vs 43.1).
- •Lichfield School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (457 vs 458).
- •Lichfield School does better on roll size (95 vs 57).
- •Lichfield School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-22.3% vs -45.5%).
- •Lichfield School is the larger school with 95 students compared with 57.
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 Whitikahu School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lichfield School and Whitikahu School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Lichfield and Whitikahu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lichfield School: 457. Whitikahu School: 458. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lichfield School and Whitikahu School rank in Waikato?
Lichfield School is 106th of 179 and Whitikahu School is unranked among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).