Ōtorohanga School vs Tokoroa Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 56 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ōtorohanga School
Otorohanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
Tokoroa Central School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
197 students
| Measure | Ōtorohanga School Otorohanga, Waikato | Tokoroa Central School Tokoroa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 21 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #168 of 179 | #158 of 179 |
| National rank | #1496 of 1,559 | #1414 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 108 | 197 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 538 | 538 |
| Total roll | 108 | 197 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 63.6% | 2.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 70.4% | 69% |
| Pacific students | 11.1% | 30.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otorohanga | Tokoroa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | oto.school.nz/ | www.tokoroacentral.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tokoroa Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (26.3 vs 21.3).
- •Tokoroa Central School does better on roll size (197 vs 108).
- •Ōtorohanga School does better on roll growth (5 years) (63.6% vs 2.9%).
- •Tokoroa Central School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 108.
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 Ōtorohanga School better than Tokoroa Central School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tokoroa Central School ranks higher (26.3 vs 21.3 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 Ōtorohanga School and Tokoroa Central School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Otorohanga and Tokoroa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōtorohanga School: 538. Tokoroa Central School: 538. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōtorohanga School and Tokoroa Central School rank in Waikato?
Ōtorohanga School is 168th of 179 and Tokoroa Central School is 158th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).