St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) vs Te Awamutu Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu)
Te Awamutu ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
253 students
Te Awamutu Intermediate
Te Awamutu ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
531 students
| Measure | St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) Te Awamutu, Waikato | Te Awamutu Intermediate Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #52 of 179 | #122 of 179 |
| National rank | #619 of 1,559 | #1099 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 7โ8 |
| Students | 253 | 531 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 427 | 479 |
| Total roll | 253 | 531 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.4% | -7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13.4% | 31.8% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Awamutu | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.stpatta.co.nz | teawamutuint.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขSt Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.4 vs 40.3).
- โขSt Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (427 vs 479).
- โขTe Awamutu Intermediate does better on roll size (531 vs 253).
- โขSt Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.4% vs -7.7%).
- โขTe Awamutu Intermediate is the larger school with 531 students compared with 253.
- โขSt Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) is a state integrated school while Te Awamutu Intermediate 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 Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) ranks higher (60.4 vs 40.3 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 St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) and Te Awamutu Intermediate?
About 1.5 km 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 Intermediate: 479. 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 Intermediate rank in Waikato?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) is 52nd of 179 and Te Awamutu Intermediate is 122nd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).