Maeroa Intermediate vs Wharepapa South School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 47 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maeroa Intermediate
Hamilton · State intermediate · Years 7–8
701 students
Wharepapa South School
Te Awamutu · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
| Measure | Maeroa Intermediate Hamilton, Waikato | Wharepapa South School Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 36 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #133 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #1188 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 701 | 28 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 495 | 496 |
| Total roll | 701 | 28 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.5% | 6.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 42.8% | 3.6% |
| Pacific students | 13.1% | 3.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.maeroa.school.nz/ | www.wharepapa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Maeroa Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.0 vs 28.6).
- •Maeroa Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (495 vs 496).
- •Maeroa Intermediate does better on roll size (701 vs 28).
- •Wharepapa South School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.3% vs -7.5%).
- •Maeroa Intermediate is the larger school with 701 students compared with 28.
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 Maeroa Intermediate better than Wharepapa South School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maeroa Intermediate ranks higher (36.0 vs 28.6 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 Maeroa Intermediate and Wharepapa South School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maeroa Intermediate: 495. Wharepapa South School: 496. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maeroa Intermediate and Wharepapa South School rank in Waikato?
Maeroa Intermediate is 133rd of 179 and Wharepapa South School is unranked among intermediate schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).