Ngatea School vs Waitakaruru School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 9.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ngatea School
Ngatea · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students
Waitakaruru School
Waitakaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
91 students
| Measure | Ngatea School Ngatea, Waikato | Waitakaruru School Waitakaruru, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #85 of 179 | #141 of 179 |
| National rank | #911 of 1,559 | #1255 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 301 | 91 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 452 | 493 |
| Total roll | 301 | 91 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.8% | 8.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.6% | 22% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 5.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ngatea | Waitakaruru |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.ngatea.school.nz | www.waitakaruru.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ngatea School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.5 vs 33.0).
- •Ngatea School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (452 vs 493).
- •Ngatea School does better on roll size (301 vs 91).
- •Waitakaruru School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.4% vs -15.8%).
- •Ngatea School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 91.
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 Ngatea School better than Waitakaruru School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ngatea School ranks higher (48.5 vs 33.0 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 Ngatea School and Waitakaruru School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Ngatea and Waitakaruru in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngatea School: 452. Waitakaruru School: 493. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngatea School and Waitakaruru School rank in Waikato?
Ngatea School is 85th of 179 and Waitakaruru School is 141st of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).