Pirongia School vs Te Pahu School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 9.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pirongia School
Pirongia ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
374 students
Te Pahu School
Te Pahu ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
93 students
| Measure | Pirongia School Pirongia, Waikato | Te Pahu School Te Pahu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #53 of 179 | #71 of 179 |
| National rank | #628 of 1,559 | #796 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 374 | 93 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 438 |
| Total roll | 374 | 93 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.1% | -3.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 21.1% | 12.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pirongia | Te Pahu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.pirongia.school.nz | www.tepahu.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขPirongia School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.0 vs 53.2).
- โขPirongia School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (432 vs 438).
- โขPirongia School does better on roll size (374 vs 93).
- โขPirongia School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-2.1% vs -3.5%).
- โขPirongia School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 93.
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 Pirongia School better than Te Pahu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pirongia School ranks higher (60.0 vs 53.2 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 Pirongia School and Te Pahu School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Pirongia and Te Pahu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pirongia School: 432. Te Pahu School: 438. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pirongia School and Te Pahu School rank in Waikato?
Pirongia School is 53rd of 179 and Te Pahu School is 71st of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).