Ōpoutere School vs Whangamata Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 9.7 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
Whangamata Area School
Whangamata · State composite · Years 1–13
561 students
| Measure | Ōpoutere School Whangamata, Waikato | Whangamata Area School Whangamata, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #89 of 179 | #16 of 58 |
| National rank | #920 of 1,559 | #206 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 117 | 561 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 460 |
| Total roll | 117 | 561 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.5% | 1.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 78% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 50% |
| Māori students | 41% | 26.2% |
| Pacific students | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Whangamata | Whangamata |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | – | www.whangamata.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Whangamata Area School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.2 vs 48.1).
- •Ōpoutere School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (459 vs 460).
- •Whangamata Area School does better on roll size (561 vs 117).
- •Ōpoutere School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.5% vs 1.1%).
- •Whangamata Area School is the larger school with 561 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 Whangamata Area School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whangamata Area School ranks higher (54.2 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 Whangamata Area School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Whangamata and Whangamata in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōpoutere School: 459. Whangamata Area School: 460. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōpoutere School and Whangamata Area School rank in Waikato?
Ōpoutere School is 89th of 179 and Whangamata Area School is 16th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).