Pekapekarau School vs Waitakaruru School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 85 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pekapekarau School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students
Waitakaruru School
Waitakaruru · State full primary · Years 1–8
91 students
| Measure | Pekapekarau School Te Awamutu, Waikato | Waitakaruru School Waitakaruru, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #107 of 179 | #141 of 179 |
| National rank | #1024 of 1,559 | #1255 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 320 | 91 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 493 | 493 |
| Total roll | 320 | 91 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 28.4% | 8.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 52.8% | 22% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 5.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Awamutu | Waitakaruru |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.pekapekarau.school.nz | www.waitakaruru.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pekapekarau School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.8 vs 33.0).
- •Pekapekarau School does better on roll size (320 vs 91).
- •Pekapekarau School does better on roll growth (5 years) (28.4% vs 8.4%).
- •Pekapekarau School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 91.
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 Pekapekarau School better than Waitakaruru School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pekapekarau School ranks higher (43.8 vs 33.0 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 Pekapekarau School and Waitakaruru School?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Te Awamutu and Waitakaruru in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pekapekarau School: 493. Waitakaruru School: 493. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pekapekarau School and Waitakaruru School rank in Waikato?
Pekapekarau School is 107th of 179 and Waitakaruru School is 141st of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).