Te Kowhai School vs Waipa School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kowhai School
Te Kowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
314 students
Waipa School
Ngaruawahia · State full primary · Years 1–8
348 students
| Measure | Te Kowhai School Te Kowhai, Waikato | Waipa School Ngaruawahia, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 179 | #163 of 179 |
| National rank | #219 of 1,559 | #1456 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 314 | 348 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | 527 |
| Total roll | 314 | 348 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.9% | -12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.2% | 70.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Kowhai | Ngaruawahia |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.tekowhai.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Te Kowhai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.4 vs 23.1).
- •Te Kowhai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 527).
- •Waipa School does better on roll size (348 vs 314).
- •Te Kowhai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.9% vs -12.8%).
- •Waipa School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 314.
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 Kowhai School better than Waipa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kowhai School ranks higher (77.4 vs 23.1 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 Kowhai School and Waipa School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Te Kowhai and Ngaruawahia in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kowhai School: 414. Waipa School: 527. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kowhai School and Waipa School rank in Waikato?
Te Kowhai School is 12th of 179 and Waipa School is 163rd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).