Ohaupo School vs Paterangi School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 8.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ohaupo School
Ohaupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
218 students
Paterangi School
Paterangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students
| Measure | Ohaupo School Ohaupo, Waikato | Paterangi School Paterangi, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #44 of 179 | #125 of 179 |
| National rank | #554 of 1,559 | #1122 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 218 | 94 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 421 | 467 |
| Total roll | 218 | 94 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.9% | -26.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.3% | 28.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ohaupo | Paterangi |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.ohaupo.school.nz | www.paterangi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ohaupo School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.0 vs 39.5).
- •Ohaupo School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (421 vs 467).
- •Ohaupo School does better on roll size (218 vs 94).
- •Ohaupo School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.9% vs -26.5%).
- •Ohaupo School is the larger school with 218 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 Ohaupo School better than Paterangi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ohaupo School ranks higher (63.0 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 Ohaupo School and Paterangi School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Ohaupo and Paterangi in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ohaupo School: 421. Paterangi School: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ohaupo School and Paterangi School rank in Waikato?
Ohaupo School is 44th of 179 and Paterangi School is 125th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).