Mihi School vs Reporoa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 5.6 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
Reporoa College
Reporoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
207 students
| Measure | Mihi School Reporoa, Waikato | Reporoa College Reporoa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #49 of 58 |
| National rank | – | #418 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 16 | 207 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 539 | 519 |
| Total roll | 16 | 207 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -34.8% | -12.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 72.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 39.4% |
| Māori students | 56.3% | 51.7% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Reporoa | Reporoa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.mihi.school.nz | www.reporoa.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Reporoa College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (23.6 vs 14.2).
- •Reporoa College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (519 vs 539).
- •Reporoa College does better on roll size (207 vs 16).
- •Reporoa College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.6% vs -34.8%).
- •Reporoa College is the larger school with 207 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 Reporoa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Reporoa College ranks higher (23.6 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 Reporoa College?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Reporoa and Reporoa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mihi School: 539. Reporoa College: 519. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mihi School and Reporoa College rank in Waikato?
Mihi School is unranked and Reporoa College is 49th of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).