Mihi School vs Ōtorohanga School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 99 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mihi School
Reporoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
16 students
Ōtorohanga School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
| Measure | Mihi School Reporoa, Waikato | Ōtorohanga School Otorohanga, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #168 of 179 |
| National rank | – | #1496 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 16 | 108 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 539 | 538 |
| Total roll | 16 | 108 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -34.8% | 63.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 56.3% | 70.4% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 11.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Reporoa | Otorohanga |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.mihi.school.nz | oto.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Ōtorohanga School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (21.3 vs 14.2).
- •Ōtorohanga School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (538 vs 539).
- •Ōtorohanga School does better on roll size (108 vs 16).
- •Ōtorohanga School does better on roll growth (5 years) (63.6% vs -34.8%).
- •Ōtorohanga School is the larger school with 108 students compared with 16.
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 Mihi School better than Ōtorohanga School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ōtorohanga School ranks higher (21.3 vs 14.2 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 Mihi School and Ōtorohanga School?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Reporoa and Otorohanga in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mihi School: 539. Ōtorohanga School: 538. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mihi School and Ōtorohanga School rank in Waikato?
Mihi School is unranked and Ōtorohanga School is 168th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).