Miller Avenue School vs Strathmore School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 97 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miller Avenue School
Paeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
85 students
Strathmore School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
191 students
| Measure | Miller Avenue School Paeroa, Waikato | Strathmore School Tokoroa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 179 | #152 of 179 |
| National rank | #1523 of 1,559 | #1373 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 85 | 191 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 530 | 530 |
| Total roll | 85 | 191 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -35.3% | 20.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 55.3% | 64.4% |
| Pacific students | 10.6% | 50.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Paeroa | Tokoroa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.millerave.school.nz | www.strathmore.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Strathmore School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.8 vs 18.8).
- •Strathmore School does better on roll size (191 vs 85).
- •Strathmore School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.1% vs -35.3%).
- •Strathmore School is the larger school with 191 students compared with 85.
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 Miller Avenue School better than Strathmore School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Strathmore School ranks higher (27.8 vs 18.8 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 Miller Avenue School and Strathmore School?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Paeroa and Tokoroa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Miller Avenue School: 530. Strathmore School: 530. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Miller Avenue School and Strathmore School rank in Waikato?
Miller Avenue School is 173rd of 179 and Strathmore School is 152nd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).