Tokoroa Central School vs Tokoroa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 631 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tokoroa Central School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
197 students
Tokoroa High School
Tokoroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
491 students
| Measure | Tokoroa Central School Tokoroa, Waikato | Tokoroa High School Tokoroa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #158 of 179 | #50 of 58 |
| National rank | #1414 of 1,559 | #420 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 197 | 491 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 538 | 525 |
| Total roll | 197 | 491 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.9% | -5.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 71.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 48.5% |
| Māori students | 69% | 65.8% |
| Pacific students | 30.5% | 36.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tokoroa | Tokoroa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.tokoroacentral.school.nz | www.tokoroahigh.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Tokoroa Central School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (26.3 vs 23.2).
- •Tokoroa High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (525 vs 538).
- •Tokoroa High School does better on roll size (491 vs 197).
- •Tokoroa Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.9% vs -5.8%).
- •Tokoroa High School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 197.
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 Tokoroa Central School better than Tokoroa High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tokoroa Central School ranks higher (26.3 vs 23.2 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 Tokoroa Central School and Tokoroa High School?
About 631 m in a straight line, between Tokoroa and Tokoroa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tokoroa Central School: 538. Tokoroa High School: 525. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tokoroa Central School and Tokoroa High School rank in Waikato?
Tokoroa Central School is 158th of 179 and Tokoroa High School is 50th of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).