Pārāwai School vs Paterangi School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 93 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pārāwai School
Parawai · State full primary · Years 1–8
246 students
Paterangi School
Paterangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students
| Measure | Pārāwai School Parawai, Waikato | Paterangi School Paterangi, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #118 of 179 | #125 of 179 |
| National rank | #1079 of 1,559 | #1122 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 246 | 94 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 468 | 467 |
| Total roll | 246 | 94 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8% | -26.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.5% | 28.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 2.1% |
| International students | 1.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Parawai | Paterangi |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.parawai.school.nz | www.paterangi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pārāwai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.4 vs 39.5).
- •Paterangi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 468).
- •Pārāwai School does better on roll size (246 vs 94).
- •Pārāwai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-8% vs -26.5%).
- •Pārāwai School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 94.
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 Pārāwai School better than Paterangi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pārāwai School ranks higher (41.4 vs 39.5 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 Pārāwai School and Paterangi School?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Parawai and Paterangi in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pārāwai School: 468. Paterangi School: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pārāwai School and Paterangi School rank in Waikato?
Pārāwai School is 118th of 179 and Paterangi School is 125th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).