Newstead Model School vs TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 3.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newstead Model School
Newstead · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students
TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea
Hillcrest · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students
| Measure | Newstead Model School Newstead, Waikato | TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea Hillcrest, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #25 of 179 | #116 of 179 |
| National rank | #418 of 1,559 | #1075 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 152 | 97 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 418 | 463 |
| Total roll | 152 | 97 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.8% | -18% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 17.1% | 96.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 6.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Newstead | Hillcrest |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.newstead.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Newstead Model School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (69.0 vs 41.5).
- •Newstead Model School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (418 vs 463).
- •Newstead Model School does better on roll size (152 vs 97).
- •Newstead Model School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.8% vs -18%).
- •Newstead Model School is the larger school with 152 students compared with 97.
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 Newstead Model School better than TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea?
On the Success Index (NZ), Newstead Model School ranks higher (69.0 vs 41.5 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 Newstead Model School and TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Newstead and Hillcrest in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Newstead Model School: 418. TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea: 463. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Newstead Model School and TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea rank in Waikato?
Newstead Model School is 25th of 179 and TKKM o Toku Mapihi Maurea is 116th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).