Ngahinapouri School vs Paterangi School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ngahinapouri School
Ngahinapouri · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Paterangi School
Paterangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students
| Measure | Ngahinapouri School Ngahinapouri, Waikato | Paterangi School Paterangi, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #32 of 179 | #125 of 179 |
| National rank | #503 of 1,559 | #1122 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 192 | 94 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 467 |
| Total roll | 192 | 94 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.1% | -26.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.1% | 28.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 2.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ngahinapouri | Paterangi |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.ngahinapouri.school.nz | www.paterangi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ngahinapouri School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.8 vs 39.5).
- •Ngahinapouri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (415 vs 467).
- •Ngahinapouri School does better on roll size (192 vs 94).
- •Ngahinapouri School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.1% vs -26.5%).
- •Ngahinapouri School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 94.
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 Ngahinapouri School better than Paterangi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ngahinapouri School ranks higher (64.8 vs 39.5 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 Ngahinapouri School and Paterangi School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Ngahinapouri and Paterangi in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngahinapouri School: 415. Paterangi School: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngahinapouri School and Paterangi School rank in Waikato?
Ngahinapouri School is 32nd of 179 and Paterangi School is 125th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).