Ngaruawahia School vs Taupiri School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ngaruawahia School
Ngaruawahia ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
184 students
Taupiri School
Taupiri ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
117 students
| Measure | Ngaruawahia School Ngaruawahia, Waikato | Taupiri School Taupiri, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #162 of 179 | #145 of 179 |
| National rank | #1452 of 1,559 | #1289 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 184 | 117 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 553 | 502 |
| Total roll | 184 | 117 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 90% | 56.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 87% | 42.7% |
| Pacific students | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ngaruawahia | Taupiri |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | ngaruawahia.school.nz | www.taupiri.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTaupiri School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.7 vs 23.1).
- โขTaupiri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (502 vs 553).
- โขNgaruawahia School does better on roll size (184 vs 117).
- โขNgaruawahia School does better on roll growth (5 years) (90% vs 56.5%).
- โขNgaruawahia School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 117.
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 School better than Taupiri School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taupiri School ranks higher (31.7 vs 23.1 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 School and Taupiri School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Ngaruawahia and Taupiri in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngaruawahia School: 553. Taupiri School: 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngaruawahia School and Taupiri School rank in Waikato?
Ngaruawahia School is 162nd of 179 and Taupiri School is 145th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).