East Tamaki School vs Tangaroa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Tamaki School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
175 students
Tangaroa College
Otara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,080 students
| Measure | East Tamaki School East Tamaki, Auckland | Tangaroa College Otara, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #376 of 390 | #91 of 101 |
| National rank | #1432 of 1,559 | #364 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 175 | 1,080 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 513 | 521 |
| Total roll | 175 | 1,080 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -23.1% | 20.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 66.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 42.9% |
| Māori students | 22.9% | 20.9% |
| Pacific students | 78.3% | 77.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | East Tamaki | Otara |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.easttamaki.school.nz/ | www.tangaroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tangaroa College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.2 vs 25.3).
- •East Tamaki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (513 vs 521).
- •Tangaroa College does better on roll size (1,080 vs 175).
- •Tangaroa College does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.6% vs -23.1%).
- •Tangaroa College is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 175.
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 East Tamaki School better than Tangaroa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tangaroa College ranks higher (32.2 vs 25.3 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 East Tamaki School and Tangaroa College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between East Tamaki and Otara in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
East Tamaki School: 513. Tangaroa College: 521. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do East Tamaki School and Tangaroa College rank in Auckland?
East Tamaki School is 376th of 390 and Tangaroa College is 91st of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).