Waihi Central School vs Waimata School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 4.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Waihi Central School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students
Waimata School
Waihi · State contributing · Years 1–6
36 students
| Measure | Waihi Central School Waihi, Waikato | Waimata School Waihi, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #174 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #1525 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 119 | 36 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 534 | 489 |
| Total roll | 119 | 36 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.7% | -11.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 47.1% | 58.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.7% | 16.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waihi | Waihi |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.waihicentral.school.nz | www.waimata.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waimata School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (29.7 vs 18.6).
- •Waimata School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (489 vs 534).
- •Waihi Central School does better on roll size (119 vs 36).
- •Waimata School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.4% vs -15.7%).
- •Waihi Central School is the larger school with 119 students compared with 36.
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 Waimata School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waimata School ranks higher (29.7 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 Waimata School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Waihi and Waihi in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Waihi Central School: 534. Waimata School: 489. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Waihi Central School and Waimata School rank in Waikato?
Waihi Central School is 174th of 179 and Waimata School is unranked among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).