Motumaoho School vs Tauwhare School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 9.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Motumaoho School
Motumaoho ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
32 students
Tauwhare School
Hamilton ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
119 students
| Measure | Motumaoho School Motumaoho, Waikato | Tauwhare School Hamilton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #51 of 179 |
| National rank | โ | #618 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 32 | 119 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 423 |
| Total roll | 32 | 119 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.6% | -16.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 28.1% | 16.8% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Motumaoho | Hamilton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | motumaoho.school.nz | www.tauwhare.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTauwhare School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.5 vs 31.5).
- โขTauwhare School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (423 vs 488).
- โขTauwhare School does better on roll size (119 vs 32).
- โขMotumaoho School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.6% vs -16.7%).
- โขTauwhare School is the larger school with 119 students compared with 32.
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 Motumaoho School better than Tauwhare School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tauwhare School ranks higher (60.5 vs 31.5 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 Motumaoho School and Tauwhare School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Motumaoho and Hamilton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Motumaoho School: 488. Tauwhare School: 423. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Motumaoho School and Tauwhare School rank in Waikato?
Motumaoho School is unranked and Tauwhare School is 51st of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).