Ohinewai School vs St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 4.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ohinewai School
Ohinewai · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students
St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)
Huntly · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
96 students
| Measure | Ohinewai School Ohinewai, Waikato | St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) Huntly, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #139 of 179 | #92 of 179 |
| National rank | #1243 of 1,559 | #936 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 138 | 96 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 484 | 457 |
| Total roll | 138 | 96 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.8% | 26.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31.2% | 16.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 22.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ohinewai | Huntly |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.ohinewai.school.nz | www.stanthonys.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.6 vs 33.9).
- •St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (457 vs 484).
- •Ohinewai School does better on roll size (138 vs 96).
- •St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.7% vs -16.8%).
- •Ohinewai School is the larger school with 138 students compared with 96.
- •Ohinewai School is a state school while St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ohinewai School better than St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) ranks higher (47.6 vs 33.9 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 Ohinewai School and St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly)?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Ohinewai and Huntly in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ohinewai School: 484. St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly): 457. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ohinewai School and St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) rank in Waikato?
Ohinewai School is 139th of 179 and St Anthony's Catholic School (Huntly) is 92nd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).