Ngaruawahia High School vs Waipa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ngaruawahia High School
Ngaruawahia ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
352 students
Waipa School
Ngaruawahia ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
348 students
| Measure | Ngaruawahia High School Ngaruawahia, Waikato | Waipa School Ngaruawahia, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #51 of 58 | #163 of 179 |
| National rank | #431 of 486 | #1456 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 352 | 348 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 534 | 527 |
| Total roll | 352 | 348 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.9% | -12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 59.7% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 28.6% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 62.2% | 70.7% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 6.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ngaruawahia | Ngaruawahia |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.ngaruawahiahigh.school.nz/ | โ |
The verdict
- โขWaipa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (23.1 vs 21.2).
- โขWaipa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (527 vs 534).
- โขNgaruawahia High School does better on roll size (352 vs 348).
- โขNgaruawahia High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.9% vs -12.8%).
- โขNgaruawahia High School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 348.
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 Ngaruawahia High School better than Waipa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waipa School ranks higher (23.1 vs 21.2 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 Ngaruawahia High School and Waipa School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ngaruawahia and Ngaruawahia in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngaruawahia High School: 534. Waipa School: 527. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngaruawahia High School and Waipa School rank in Waikato?
Ngaruawahia High School is 51st of 58 and Waipa School is 163rd of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).