Netherton School vs Paeroa Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 5.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Netherton School
Netherton ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
138 students
Paeroa Christian School
Paeroa ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
53 students
| Measure | Netherton School Netherton, Waikato | Paeroa Christian School Paeroa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #97 of 179 | โ |
| National rank | #960 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 138 | 53 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 459 |
| Total roll | 138 | 53 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 6.9% | -12.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16.7% | 28.3% |
| Pacific students | 1.4% | 11.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Netherton | Paeroa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.netherton.school.nz | www.paeroachristian.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขNetherton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.6 vs 42.5).
- โขPaeroa Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (459 vs 465).
- โขNetherton School does better on roll size (138 vs 53).
- โขNetherton School does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.9% vs -12.1%).
- โขNetherton School is the larger school with 138 students compared with 53.
- โขNetherton School is a state school while Paeroa Christian School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Netherton School better than Paeroa Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Netherton School ranks higher (46.6 vs 42.5 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 Netherton School and Paeroa Christian School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Netherton and Paeroa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Netherton School: 465. Paeroa Christian School: 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Netherton School and Paeroa Christian School rank in Waikato?
Netherton School is 97th of 179 and Paeroa Christian School is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).