Te Kura o Hirangi
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Turangi, Waikato 3334 · Taupo District
#46 of 58 composite schools in Waikato
#408 of 486 nationally
About Te Kura o Hirangi
Te Kura o Hirangi is a state composite located in Turangi, in the Taupo District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 270 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 25.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 46th of 58 ranked composite schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (64th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (11th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 97.8%; pacific students 0.4%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Turangi; Te Kura o Hirangi ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)535
- Roll size (10%)270
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)19.9%
- 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 Te Kura o Hirangi by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 535
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 270
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 19.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 97.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0.4%
- 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 Te Kura o Hirangi has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Te Kura o Hirangi has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Te Kura o Hirangi has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Kura o Hirangi
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State composite schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ngaruawahia High School
Ngaruawahia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
352 students
Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha
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140 students
Mangakōtukutuku College
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Fairfield College
Chartwell · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
929 students
Te Wharekura o Maniapoto
Te Kuiti · State composite · Years 1–13
126 students
Te Kura o Waitahanui
Waitahanui · State composite · Years 1–13
102 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Kura o Hirangi a good school?
Te Kura o Hirangi has a Success Index (NZ) of 25.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #46 of 58 in Waikato. 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 Te Kura o Hirangi rank in Waikato?
Te Kura o Hirangi ranks #46 of 58 composite schools in Waikato and #408 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Kura o Hirangi?
Te Kura o Hirangi had 270 students in 2026, a change of +20% over five years.
Is Te Kura o Hirangi a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Kura o Hirangi is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Kura o Hirangi?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Te Kura o Hirangi; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.