Tokoroa Central School vs Tokoroa North School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.3 km 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 North School
Tokoroa · State contributing · Years 1–6
415 students
| Measure | Tokoroa Central School Tokoroa, Waikato | Tokoroa North School Tokoroa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #158 of 179 | #138 of 179 |
| National rank | #1414 of 1,559 | #1239 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 197 | 415 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 538 | 494 |
| Total roll | 197 | 415 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.9% | -6.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 69% | 48.4% |
| Pacific students | 30.5% | 14% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tokoroa | Tokoroa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.tokoroacentral.school.nz | www.tokoroanorth.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Tokoroa North School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.1 vs 26.3).
- •Tokoroa North School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (494 vs 538).
- •Tokoroa North School does better on roll size (415 vs 197).
- •Tokoroa Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.9% vs -6.8%).
- •Tokoroa North School is the larger school with 415 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 North School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tokoroa North School ranks higher (34.1 vs 26.3 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 Tokoroa Central School and Tokoroa North School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tokoroa and Tokoroa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tokoroa Central School: 538. Tokoroa North School: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tokoroa Central School and Tokoroa North School rank in Waikato?
Tokoroa Central School is 158th of 179 and Tokoroa North School is 138th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).