TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waipatu, Hawke's Bay 4156 · Hastings District
#16 of 25 composite schools in Hawke's Bay
#352 of 486 nationally
About TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu
TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu is a state composite located in Waipatu, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 279 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 34.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 16th of 25 ranked composite schools in Hawke's Bay. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (64th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (24th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 98.6%; pacific students 9.7%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)518
- Roll size (10%)279
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)100%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 518
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 279
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 100%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 98.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.7%
- 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 TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu has changed over time.
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Schools near TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mangateretere School
Whakatu · State full primary · Years 1–8
36 students · 1.9 km away
Te Aratika Academy
Mangateretere · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
48 students · 1.9 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Hastings)
Mahora · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
289 students · 2.0 km away
Mahora School
Mahora · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students · 2.0 km away
Te Aratika High School
Mangateretere · Charter secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
· 2.1 km away
Mayfair School
Mayfair · State contributing · Years 1–6
220 students · 2.2 km away
St John's College (Hastings)
Hastings · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
398 students · 2.5 km away
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Hastings Central · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
286 students · 2.8 km away
Lindisfarne College
Stortford Lodge · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
562 students · 2.9 km away
Karamū High School
Parkvale-Napier/Hastings · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
880 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hastings Girls' High School - Ngā Rau Huia o Ākina
Stortford Lodge · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
518 students
TKKM o Te Ara Hou
Onekawa · State composite · Years 1–13
241 students
Tamatea High School
Greenmeadows · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
345 students
TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa
Wairoa · State composite · Years 1–13
189 students
Wairoa College
Wairoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
347 students
Hastings Boys' High School
Hastings · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
742 students
Frequently asked questions
Is TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu a good school?
TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu has a Success Index (NZ) of 34.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #16 of 25 in Hawke's Bay. 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 TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu rank in Hawke's Bay?
TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu ranks #16 of 25 composite schools in Hawke's Bay and #352 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu?
TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu had 279 students in 2026, a change of +100% over five years.
Is TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu a primary school or a secondary school?
TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.