Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS vs Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS
Waianae · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
707 students
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Waianae · Public high · Grades 7–12
928 students
| Measure | Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS Waianae, Hawaii | Nanakuli High & Intermediate School Waianae, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 182 | #40 of 41 |
| National rank | #40270 of 50,301 | #14200 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 707 | 928 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 928 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 9% |
| city | Waianae | Waianae |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 25.9).
- •Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS does better on math proficiency (19% vs 9%).
- •Nanakuli High & Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 30%).
- •Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 67.9%).
- •Nanakuli High & Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.7).
- •Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is the larger school with 928 students compared with 707.
- •Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS is a charter school while Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) 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 Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS better than Nanakuli High & Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS ranks higher (27.2 vs 25.9 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 Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS and Nanakuli High & Intermediate School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Waianae and Waianae in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS: 707. Nanakuli High & Intermediate School: 928. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS and Nanakuli High & Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS is 174th of 182 and Nanakuli High & Intermediate School is 40th of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).