Ruawaro Combined School vs Te Awamutu Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 60 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruawaro Combined School
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
25 students
Te Awamutu Intermediate
Te Awamutu · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students
| Measure | Ruawaro Combined School Huntly, Waikato | Te Awamutu Intermediate Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #122 of 179 |
| National rank | – | #1099 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 25 | 531 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 479 |
| Total roll | 25 | 531 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -58.8% | -7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20% | 31.8% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 5.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Huntly | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | – | teawamutuint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Awamutu Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (40.3 vs 32.3).
- •Te Awamutu Intermediate does better on roll size (531 vs 25).
- •Te Awamutu Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.7% vs -58.8%).
- •Te Awamutu Intermediate is the larger school with 531 students compared with 25.
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 Ruawaro Combined School better than Te Awamutu Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Awamutu Intermediate ranks higher (40.3 vs 32.3 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 Ruawaro Combined School and Te Awamutu Intermediate?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Huntly and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ruawaro Combined School: 479. Te Awamutu Intermediate: 479. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ruawaro Combined School and Te Awamutu Intermediate rank in Waikato?
Ruawaro Combined School is unranked and Te Awamutu Intermediate is 122nd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).