Pārāwai School vs Upper Atiamuri School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 138 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
Upper Atiamuri School
Atiamuri · State full primary · Years 1–8
56 students
| Measure | Pārāwai School Parawai, Waikato | Upper Atiamuri School Atiamuri, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #118 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #1079 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 246 | 56 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 468 | 468 |
| Total roll | 246 | 56 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8% | 3.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.5% | 26.8% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| International students | 1.6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Parawai | Atiamuri |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.parawai.school.nz | www.upperatiamuri.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (41.4 vs 40.5).
- •Pārāwai School does better on roll size (246 vs 56).
- •Upper Atiamuri School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.8% vs -8%).
- •Pārāwai School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 56.
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 Upper Atiamuri School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pārāwai School and Upper Atiamuri School?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Parawai and Atiamuri in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pārāwai School: 468. Upper Atiamuri School: 468. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pārāwai School and Upper Atiamuri School rank in Waikato?
Pārāwai School is 118th of 179 and Upper Atiamuri School is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).