Te Awamutu Intermediate vs Waipa Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 473 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Awamutu Intermediate
Te Awamutu ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
531 students
Waipa Christian School
Te Awamutu ยท State integrated composite ยท Years 1โ13
111 students
| Measure | Te Awamutu Intermediate Te Awamutu, Waikato | Waipa Christian School Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #122 of 179 | #7 of 58 |
| National rank | #1099 of 1,559 | #113 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Intermediate | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 531 | 111 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 421 |
| Total roll | 531 | 111 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | 7.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 31.8% | 14.4% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Awamutu | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | teawamutuint.school.nz | www.waipachristian.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWaipa Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.2 vs 40.3).
- โขWaipa Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (421 vs 479).
- โขTe Awamutu Intermediate does better on roll size (531 vs 111).
- โขWaipa Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.2% vs -7.7%).
- โขTe Awamutu Intermediate is the larger school with 531 students compared with 111.
- โขTe Awamutu Intermediate is a state school while Waipa Christian School is a state integrated 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 Te Awamutu Intermediate better than Waipa Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waipa Christian School ranks higher (68.2 vs 40.3 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 Te Awamutu Intermediate and Waipa Christian School?
About 473 m in a straight line, between Te Awamutu and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Awamutu Intermediate: 479. Waipa Christian School: 421. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Awamutu Intermediate and Waipa Christian School rank in Waikato?
Te Awamutu Intermediate is 122nd of 179 and Waipa Christian School is 7th of 58 among intermediate schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).