Southcity Christian School vs Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 340 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southcity Christian School
Glenview · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
247 students
Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea
Melville · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students
| Measure | Southcity Christian School Glenview, Waikato | Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea Melville, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 84 Top 5% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #6 of 179 | #165 of 179 |
| National rank | #71 of 1,559 | #1470 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 247 | 127 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 380 | 520 |
| Total roll | 247 | 127 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 31.7% | -20.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 8.5% | 99.2% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 7.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glenview | Melville |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.southcity.school.nz | whakawatea.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Southcity Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (83.9 vs 22.5).
- •Southcity Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (380 vs 520).
- •Southcity Christian School does better on roll size (247 vs 127).
- •Southcity Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.7% vs -20.4%).
- •Southcity Christian School is the larger school with 247 students compared with 127.
- •Southcity Christian School is a state integrated school while Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea is a state 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 Southcity Christian School better than Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea?
On the Success Index (NZ), Southcity Christian School ranks higher (83.9 vs 22.5 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 Southcity Christian School and Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea?
About 340 m in a straight line, between Glenview and Melville in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Southcity Christian School: 380. Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea: 520. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Southcity Christian School and Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea rank in Waikato?
Southcity Christian School is 6th of 179 and Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea is 165th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).