St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) vs Te Awamutu College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 457 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
Te Awamutu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
253 students
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,278 students
| Measure | St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) Te Awamutu, Waikato | Te Awamutu College Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #52 of 179 | #23 of 58 |
| National rank | #619 of 1,559 | #280 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 253 | 1,278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 427 | 481 |
| Total roll | 253 | 1,278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.4% | 10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 65.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 36.3% |
| Māori students | 13.4% | 27.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Te Awamutu | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.stpatta.co.nz | www.tac.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.4 vs 42.6).
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (427 vs 481).
- •Te Awamutu College does better on roll size (1,278 vs 253).
- •Te Awamutu College does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.9% vs -6.4%).
- •Te Awamutu College is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 253.
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) is a state integrated school while Te Awamutu College 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 St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) better than Te Awamutu College?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) ranks higher (60.4 vs 42.6 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 St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) and Te Awamutu College?
About 457 m in a straight line, between Te Awamutu and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu): 427. Te Awamutu College: 481. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) and Te Awamutu College rank in Waikato?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) is 52nd of 179 and Te Awamutu College is 23rd of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).