Ohaupo School vs Tamahere Model Country School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 9.4 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
Tamahere Model Country School
Tamahere · State contributing · Years 1–6
378 students
| Measure | Ohaupo School Ohaupo, Waikato | Tamahere Model Country School Tamahere, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #44 of 179 | #10 of 179 |
| National rank | #554 of 1,559 | #200 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 218 | 378 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 421 | 372 |
| Total roll | 218 | 378 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -0.9% | -12.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| Pacific students | 1.8% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ohaupo | Tamahere |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.ohaupo.school.nz | www.tamahere.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Tamahere Model Country School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.2 vs 63.0).
- •Tamahere Model Country School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (372 vs 421).
- •Tamahere Model Country School does better on roll size (378 vs 218).
- •Ohaupo School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-0.9% vs -12.1%).
- •Tamahere Model Country School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 218.
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 Tamahere Model Country School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tamahere Model Country School ranks higher (78.2 vs 63.0 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 Ohaupo School and Tamahere Model Country School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Ohaupo and Tamahere in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ohaupo School: 421. Tamahere Model Country School: 372. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ohaupo School and Tamahere Model Country School rank in Waikato?
Ohaupo School is 44th of 179 and Tamahere Model Country School is 10th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).