St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) vs Waipa Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.7 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
Waipa Christian School
Te Awamutu ยท State integrated composite ยท Years 1โ13
111 students
| Measure | St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) Te Awamutu, Waikato | Waipa Christian School Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 60 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #52 of 179 | #7 of 58 |
| National rank | #619 of 1,559 | #113 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 253 | 111 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 427 | 421 |
| Total roll | 253 | 111 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.4% | 7.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13.4% | 14.4% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Awamutu | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.stpatta.co.nz | www.waipachristian.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWaipa Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.2 vs 60.4).
- โขWaipa Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (421 vs 427).
- โขSt Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) does better on roll size (253 vs 111).
- โขWaipa Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.2% vs -6.4%).
- โขSt Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) is the larger school with 253 students compared with 111.
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 Waipa Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waipa Christian School ranks higher (68.2 vs 60.4 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 Waipa Christian School?
About 1.7 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. Waipa Christian School: 421. 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 Waipa Christian School rank in Waikato?
St Patrick's Catholic School (Te Awamutu) is 52nd of 179 and Waipa Christian School is 7th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).