Manawaru School vs Te Waotu School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 57 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manawaru School
Te Aroha · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students
Te Waotu School
Putaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
| Measure | Manawaru School Te Aroha, Waikato | Te Waotu School Putaruru, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #80 of 179 | #86 of 179 |
| National rank | #877 of 1,559 | #913 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 73 | 129 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 448 |
| Total roll | 73 | 129 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | -2.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.1% | 17.8% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 2.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Aroha | Putaruru |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.manawaru.school.nz | www.tewaotu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Manawaru School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.6 vs 48.5).
- •Manawaru School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 448).
- •Te Waotu School does better on roll size (129 vs 73).
- •Manawaru School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -2.4%).
- •Te Waotu School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 73.
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 Manawaru School better than Te Waotu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Manawaru School ranks higher (49.6 vs 48.5 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 Manawaru School and Te Waotu School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Te Aroha and Putaruru in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Manawaru School: 447. Te Waotu School: 448. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Manawaru School and Te Waotu School rank in Waikato?
Manawaru School is 80th of 179 and Te Waotu School is 86th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).