Paterangi School vs Te Awamutu College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 8.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paterangi School
Paterangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,278 students
| Measure | Paterangi School Paterangi, Waikato | Te Awamutu College Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #125 of 179 | #23 of 58 |
| National rank | #1122 of 1,559 | #280 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 94 | 1,278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 467 | 481 |
| Total roll | 94 | 1,278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -26.5% | 10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 65.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 36.3% |
| Māori students | 28.7% | 27.3% |
| Pacific students | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Paterangi | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.paterangi.school.nz | www.tac.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Awamutu College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.6 vs 39.5).
- •Paterangi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 481).
- •Te Awamutu College does better on roll size (1,278 vs 94).
- •Te Awamutu College does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.9% vs -26.5%).
- •Te Awamutu College is the larger school with 1,278 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 Paterangi School better than Te Awamutu College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Awamutu College ranks higher (42.6 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 Paterangi School and Te Awamutu College?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Paterangi and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paterangi School: 467. Te Awamutu College: 481. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paterangi School and Te Awamutu College rank in Waikato?
Paterangi School is 125th of 179 and Te Awamutu College is 23rd of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).