Ohinewai School vs Te Kauwhata Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 9.9 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
Te Kauwhata Primary School
Te Kauwhata · State contributing · Years 1–6
416 students
| Measure | Ohinewai School Ohinewai, Waikato | Te Kauwhata Primary School Te Kauwhata, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #139 of 179 | #75 of 179 |
| National rank | #1243 of 1,559 | #831 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 138 | 416 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 484 | 475 |
| Total roll | 138 | 416 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.8% | 30.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31.2% | 46.2% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 16.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ohinewai | Te Kauwhata |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.ohinewai.school.nz | www.tkp.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kauwhata Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.9 vs 33.9).
- •Te Kauwhata Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (475 vs 484).
- •Te Kauwhata Primary School does better on roll size (416 vs 138).
- •Te Kauwhata Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (30.2% vs -16.8%).
- •Te Kauwhata Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 138.
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 Te Kauwhata Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kauwhata Primary School ranks higher (51.9 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 Te Kauwhata Primary School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Ohinewai and Te Kauwhata in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ohinewai School: 484. Te Kauwhata Primary School: 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ohinewai School and Te Kauwhata Primary School rank in Waikato?
Ohinewai School is 139th of 179 and Te Kauwhata Primary School is 75th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).