St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) vs TKKM o Bernard Fergusson
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia)
Ngaruawahia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
117 students
TKKM o Bernard Fergusson
Ngaruawahia · State full primary · Years 1–8
173 students
| Measure | St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) Ngaruawahia, Waikato | TKKM o Bernard Fergusson Ngaruawahia, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #104 of 179 | #142 of 179 |
| National rank | #1006 of 1,559 | #1268 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 117 | 173 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 456 | 510 |
| Total roll | 117 | 173 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.5% | 8.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 29.9% | 99.4% |
| Pacific students | 14.5% | 3.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ngaruawahia | Ngaruawahia |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.stpaulsnga.school.nz/ | www.bernardfergusson.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.8 vs 32.4).
- •St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (456 vs 510).
- •TKKM o Bernard Fergusson does better on roll size (173 vs 117).
- •TKKM o Bernard Fergusson does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.5% vs -18.5%).
- •TKKM o Bernard Fergusson is the larger school with 173 students compared with 117.
- •St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) is a state integrated school while TKKM o Bernard Fergusson 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 Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) better than TKKM o Bernard Fergusson?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) ranks higher (44.8 vs 32.4 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 Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) and TKKM o Bernard Fergusson?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ngaruawahia and Ngaruawahia in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia): 456. TKKM o Bernard Fergusson: 510. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) and TKKM o Bernard Fergusson rank in Waikato?
St Paul's Catholic School (Ngaruawahia) is 104th of 179 and TKKM o Bernard Fergusson is 142nd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).