Ōpoutere School vs Tairua School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 13 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ōpoutere School
Whangamata · State full primary · Years 1–8
117 students
Tairua School
Tairua · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
| Measure | Ōpoutere School Whangamata, Waikato | Tairua School Tairua, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #89 of 179 | #56 of 179 |
| National rank | #920 of 1,559 | #679 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 117 | 130 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 440 |
| Total roll | 117 | 130 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.5% | 5.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 41% | 22.3% |
| Pacific students | 1.7% | 10% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whangamata | Tairua |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | – | www.tairua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tairua School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (57.7 vs 48.1).
- •Tairua School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 459).
- •Tairua School does better on roll size (130 vs 117).
- •Ōpoutere School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.5% vs 5.6%).
- •Tairua School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 117.
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 Ōpoutere School better than Tairua School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tairua School ranks higher (57.7 vs 48.1 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 Ōpoutere School and Tairua School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Whangamata and Tairua in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōpoutere School: 459. Tairua School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōpoutere School and Tairua School rank in Waikato?
Ōpoutere School is 89th of 179 and Tairua School is 56th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).