Waihi Central School vs Waihi College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 793 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Waihi Central School
Waihi ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
119 students
Waihi College
Waihi ยท State secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
553 students
| Measure | Waihi Central School Waihi, Waikato | Waihi College Waihi, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #174 of 179 | #29 of 58 |
| National rank | #1525 of 1,559 | #314 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 119 | 553 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 534 | 485 |
| Total roll | 119 | 553 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.7% | -15.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 80.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 43.2% |
| Mฤori students | 47.1% | 39.6% |
| Pacific students | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0% | 3.3% |
| suburb or town | Waihi | Waihi |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.waihicentral.school.nz | www.waihicol.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWaihi College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (38.8 vs 18.6).
- โขWaihi College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (485 vs 534).
- โขWaihi College does better on roll size (553 vs 119).
- โขWaihi Central School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.7% vs -15.9%).
- โขWaihi College is the larger school with 553 students compared with 119.
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 Waihi Central School better than Waihi College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waihi College ranks higher (38.8 vs 18.6 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 Waihi Central School and Waihi College?
About 793 m in a straight line, between Waihi and Waihi in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Waihi Central School: 534. Waihi College: 485. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Waihi Central School and Waihi College rank in Waikato?
Waihi Central School is 174th of 179 and Waihi College is 29th of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).