Nawton School vs Waihi Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 68 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nawton School
Nawton · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students
Waihi Central School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students
| Measure | Nawton School Nawton, Waikato | Waihi Central School Waihi, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 35 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #136 of 179 | #174 of 179 |
| National rank | #1214 of 1,559 | #1525 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 521 | 119 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 535 | 534 |
| Total roll | 521 | 119 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.1% | -15.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 80% | 47.1% |
| Pacific students | 10.7% | 6.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Nawton | Waihi |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.nawton.school.nz | www.waihicentral.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Nawton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.8 vs 18.6).
- •Waihi Central School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (534 vs 535).
- •Nawton School does better on roll size (521 vs 119).
- •Nawton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.1% vs -15.7%).
- •Nawton School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 119.
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 Nawton School better than Waihi Central School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Nawton School ranks higher (34.8 vs 18.6 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 Nawton School and Waihi Central School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Nawton and Waihi in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nawton School: 535. Waihi Central School: 534. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nawton School and Waihi Central School rank in Waikato?
Nawton School is 136th of 179 and Waihi Central School is 174th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).