Meremere School vs Te Paina School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 4.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meremere School
Meremere · State full primary · Years 1–8
12 students
Te Paina School
Mercer · State full primary · Years 1–8
62 students
| Measure | Meremere School Meremere, Waikato | Te Paina School Mercer, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #160 of 179 |
| National rank | – | #1430 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 12 | 62 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 522 | 513 |
| Total roll | 12 | 62 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -67.7% | 17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 50% | 53.2% |
| Pacific students | 16.7% | 14.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Meremere | Mercer |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | – | www.tepaina.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Paina School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.4 vs 18.6).
- •Te Paina School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (513 vs 522).
- •Te Paina School does better on roll size (62 vs 12).
- •Te Paina School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.6% vs -67.7%).
- •Te Paina School is the larger school with 62 students compared with 12.
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 Meremere School better than Te Paina School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Paina School ranks higher (25.4 vs 18.6 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 Meremere School and Te Paina School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Meremere and Mercer in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Meremere School: 522. Te Paina School: 513. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Meremere School and Te Paina School rank in Waikato?
Meremere School is unranked and Te Paina School is 160th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).