Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty 3120 · Whakatane District
#30 of 34 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty
#465 of 486 nationally
About Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki
Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Edgecumbe, in the Whakatane District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 127 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 15.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 30th of 34 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (35th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (5th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 64.6%; pacific students 4.7%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Edgecumbe; Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)530
- Roll size (10%)127
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-30.1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)56.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)38.5%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 530
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 127
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -30.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 56.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 38.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 64.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki has changed over time.
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Schools near Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Edgecumbe School
Edgecumbe · State full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 163 m away
Thornton School
Thornton · State full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 5.7 km away
Otakiri School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 6.0 km away
Awakeri School
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
343 students · 6.8 km away
Te Kura O Te Teko
Te Teko · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students · 7.8 km away
Whakatane Teen Parent Unit
Thornton · State teen parent unit
· 9.9 km away
Te Kura o Te Paroa
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
297 students · 10 km away
Matata School
Matata · State full primary · Years 1–8
96 students · 10 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Matata)
Matata · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
36 students · 10 km away
Whakatane Intermediate
Whakatane · State intermediate · Years 7–8
578 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o Waiohau
Waiohau · State composite · Years 1–13
86 students
Te Wharekura o Ruatoki
Ruatoki · State composite · Years 1–13
235 students
TKKM o Huiarau
Ruatahuna · State composite · Years 1–13
57 students
Te Wharekura o Mauao
Bethlehem · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
276 students
Rotorua Girls' High School
Hillcrest · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
605 students
Te Kura Toitu o Te Whaiti-nui-a-Toi
Te Whaiti · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
16 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki a good school?
Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki has a Success Index (NZ) of 15.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #30 of 34 in Bay of Plenty. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki rank in Bay of Plenty?
Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki ranks #30 of 34 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty and #465 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki?
Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki had 127 students in 2026, a change of -30% over five years.
Is Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki a primary school or a secondary school?
Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.