Rotokauri School vs Te Kowhai School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 5.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rotokauri School
Hamilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
249 students
Te Kowhai School
Te Kowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
314 students
| Measure | Rotokauri School Hamilton, Waikato | Te Kowhai School Te Kowhai, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #21 of 179 | #12 of 179 |
| National rank | #353 of 1,559 | #219 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 249 | 314 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 414 |
| Total roll | 249 | 314 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 16.2% | 10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.5% | 10.2% |
| Pacific students | 7.6% | 4.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton | Te Kowhai |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.rotokauri.school.nz | www.tekowhai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kowhai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.4 vs 71.5).
- •Te Kowhai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 423).
- •Te Kowhai School does better on roll size (314 vs 249).
- •Rotokauri School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.2% vs 10.9%).
- •Te Kowhai School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 249.
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 Rotokauri School better than Te Kowhai School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kowhai School ranks higher (77.4 vs 71.5 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 Rotokauri School and Te Kowhai School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Te Kowhai in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rotokauri School: 423. Te Kowhai School: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rotokauri School and Te Kowhai School rank in Waikato?
Rotokauri School is 21st of 179 and Te Kowhai School is 12th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).