Tairua School vs Whenuakite School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 12 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tairua School
Tairua · State full primary · Years 1–8
130 students
Whenuakite School
Whitianga · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students
| Measure | Tairua School Tairua, Waikato | Whenuakite School Whitianga, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 179 | #33 of 179 |
| National rank | #679 of 1,559 | #512 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 130 | 154 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 440 | 428 |
| Total roll | 130 | 154 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.6% | 27.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.3% | 4.5% |
| Pacific students | 10% | 1.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tairua | Whitianga |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.tairua.school.nz | www.whenuakite.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Whenuakite School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.6 vs 57.7).
- •Whenuakite School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 440).
- •Whenuakite School does better on roll size (154 vs 130).
- •Whenuakite School does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.1% vs 5.6%).
- •Whenuakite School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 130.
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 Tairua School better than Whenuakite School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whenuakite School ranks higher (64.6 vs 57.7 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 Tairua School and Whenuakite School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Tairua and Whitianga in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tairua School: 440. Whenuakite School: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tairua School and Whenuakite School rank in Waikato?
Tairua School is 56th of 179 and Whenuakite School is 33rd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).