St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) vs Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 670 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 Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
Te Awamutu · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students
| Measure | St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) Te Awamutu, Waikato | Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #52 of 179 | #37 of 58 |
| National rank | #619 of 1,559 | #373 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 253 | 96 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 427 | 505 |
| Total roll | 253 | 96 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.4% | -11.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13.4% | 96.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Awamutu | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.stpatta.co.nz | – |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.4 vs 30.6).
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (427 vs 505).
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) does better on roll size (253 vs 96).
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.4% vs -11.8%).
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) is the larger school with 253 students compared with 96.
- •St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) is a state integrated school while Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha 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 Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) ranks higher (60.4 vs 30.6 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 Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha?
About 670 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 Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha: 505. 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 Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha rank in Waikato?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) is 52nd of 179 and Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha is 37th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).