Tauhara School vs Waipahihi School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 3.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tauhara School
Tauhara · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students
Waipahihi School
Waipahihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
354 students
| Measure | Tauhara School Tauhara, Waikato | Waipahihi School Waipahihi, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #140 of 179 | #79 of 179 |
| National rank | #1247 of 1,559 | #867 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 275 | 354 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 522 | 451 |
| Total roll | 275 | 354 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.3% | -9.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 73.5% | 35.3% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tauhara | Waipahihi |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | tauharaprimary.school.nz/ | www.waipahihi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waipahihi School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.0 vs 33.8).
- •Waipahihi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 522).
- •Waipahihi School does better on roll size (354 vs 275).
- •Tauhara School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.3% vs -9.7%).
- •Waipahihi School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 275.
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 Tauhara School better than Waipahihi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waipahihi School ranks higher (50.0 vs 33.8 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 Tauhara School and Waipahihi School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Tauhara and Waipahihi in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tauhara School: 522. Waipahihi School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tauhara School and Waipahihi School rank in Waikato?
Tauhara School is 140th of 179 and Waipahihi School is 79th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).