Ngaruawahia School vs Waipa School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 656 m 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
Waipa School
Ngaruawahia ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
348 students
| Measure | Ngaruawahia School Ngaruawahia, Waikato | Waipa School Ngaruawahia, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #162 of 179 | #163 of 179 |
| National rank | #1452 of 1,559 | #1456 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 184 | 348 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 553 | 527 |
| Total roll | 184 | 348 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 90% | -12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 87% | 70.7% |
| Pacific students | 9.2% | 6.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ngaruawahia | Ngaruawahia |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | ngaruawahia.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (23.1 vs 23.1).
- โขWaipa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (527 vs 553).
- โขWaipa School does better on roll size (348 vs 184).
- โขNgaruawahia School does better on roll growth (5 years) (90% vs -12.8%).
- โขWaipa School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 184.
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 Waipa School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ngaruawahia School and Waipa School?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Ngaruawahia and Ngaruawahia in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngaruawahia School: 553. Waipa School: 527. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngaruawahia School and Waipa School rank in Waikato?
Ngaruawahia School is 162nd of 179 and Waipa School is 163rd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).