Mihi School vs Reporoa School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 5.7 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 School
Reporoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
85 students
| Measure | Mihi School Reporoa, Waikato | Reporoa School Reporoa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #144 of 179 |
| National rank | – | #1288 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 16 | 85 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 539 | 487 |
| Total roll | 16 | 85 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -34.8% | -29.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 56.3% | 41.2% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 3.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Reporoa | Reporoa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.mihi.school.nz | www.rep.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Reporoa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.7 vs 14.2).
- •Reporoa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (487 vs 539).
- •Reporoa School does better on roll size (85 vs 16).
- •Reporoa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-29.2% vs -34.8%).
- •Reporoa School is the larger school with 85 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 School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Reporoa School ranks higher (31.7 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 School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Reporoa and Reporoa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mihi School: 539. Reporoa School: 487. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mihi School and Reporoa School rank in Waikato?
Mihi School is unranked and Reporoa School is 144th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).