Rototuna Primary School vs Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 836 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rototuna Primary School
Rototuna ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
838 students
Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)
Rototuna ยท State integrated composite (year 1-10) ยท Years 1โ13
190 students
| Measure | Rototuna Primary School Rototuna, Waikato | Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) Rototuna, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #17 of 179 | #6 of 58 |
| National rank | #276 of 1,559 | #105 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Composite (Year 1-10) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 838 | 190 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 400 | 424 |
| Total roll | 838 | 190 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.9% | 4.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 16.9% | 29.5% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rototuna | Rototuna |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.rototunaprimary.school.nz | www.waikatowaldorf.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขRototuna Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (75.0 vs 69.8).
- โขRototuna Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (400 vs 424).
- โขRototuna Primary School does better on roll size (838 vs 190).
- โขWaikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.4% vs -8.9%).
- โขRototuna Primary School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 190.
- โขRototuna Primary School is a state school while Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Rototuna Primary School better than Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rototuna Primary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 69.8 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 Rototuna Primary School and Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner)?
About 836 m in a straight line, between Rototuna and Rototuna in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rototuna Primary School: 400. Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner): 424. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rototuna Primary School and Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) rank in Waikato?
Rototuna Primary School is 17th of 179 and Waikato Waldorf School ( Rudolf Steiner) is 6th of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).