St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) vs Te Awamutu Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 399 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 Primary School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
605 students
| Measure | St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) Te Awamutu, Waikato | Te Awamutu Primary School Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #52 of 179 | #54 of 179 |
| National rank | #619 of 1,559 | #629 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 253 | 605 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 427 | 461 |
| Total roll | 253 | 605 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.4% | 16.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.4% | 33.4% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Awamutu | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.stpatta.co.nz | www.taps.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (60.4 vs 60.0).
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (427 vs 461).
- •Te Awamutu Primary School does better on roll size (605 vs 253).
- •Te Awamutu Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.9% vs -6.4%).
- •Te Awamutu Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 253.
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) is a state integrated school while Te Awamutu Primary School 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 Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) and Te Awamutu Primary School?
About 399 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 Primary School: 461. 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 Primary School rank in Waikato?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) is 52nd of 179 and Te Awamutu Primary School is 54th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).