Moanataiari School vs Thames High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moanataiari School
Moanataiari · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students
Thames High School
Thames · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
402 students
| Measure | Moanataiari School Moanataiari, Waikato | Thames High School Thames, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #117 of 179 | #33 of 58 |
| National rank | #1078 of 1,559 | #349 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 136 | 402 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 489 |
| Total roll | 136 | 402 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.7% | -11% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 74.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 45.8% |
| Māori students | 30.9% | 37.3% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 6.2% |
| International students | 0% | 5.2% |
| suburb or town | Moanataiari | Thames |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.moana.school.nz | www.thameshigh.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Moanataiari School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.4 vs 34.2).
- •Moanataiari School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (465 vs 489).
- •Thames High School does better on roll size (402 vs 136).
- •Thames High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11% vs -20.7%).
- •Thames High School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 136.
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 Moanataiari School better than Thames High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Moanataiari School ranks higher (41.4 vs 34.2 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 Moanataiari School and Thames High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Moanataiari and Thames in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Moanataiari School: 465. Thames High School: 489. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Moanataiari School and Thames High School rank in Waikato?
Moanataiari School is 117th of 179 and Thames High School is 33rd of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).