Hare Krishna School vs Matua Ngaru School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 5.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hare Krishna School
Riverhead · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
211 students
Matua Ngaru School
Kumeu · State full primary · Years 1–8
579 students
| Measure | Hare Krishna School Riverhead, Auckland | Matua Ngaru School Kumeu, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #20 of 101 | #34 of 390 |
| National rank | #33 of 486 | #56 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 211 | 579 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 371 | 399 |
| Total roll | 211 | 579 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 74.8% | 99.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 0.9% | 11.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 10% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Riverhead | Kumeu |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.harekrishna.school.nz | www.matuangaru.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Matua Ngaru School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (85.4 vs 80.9).
- •Hare Krishna School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (371 vs 399).
- •Matua Ngaru School does better on roll size (579 vs 211).
- •Matua Ngaru School does better on roll growth (5 years) (99.6% vs 74.8%).
- •Matua Ngaru School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 211.
- •Hare Krishna School is a state integrated school while Matua Ngaru School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hare Krishna School better than Matua Ngaru School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matua Ngaru School ranks higher (85.4 vs 80.9 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 Hare Krishna School and Matua Ngaru School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Riverhead and Kumeu in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hare Krishna School: 371. Matua Ngaru School: 399. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hare Krishna School and Matua Ngaru School rank in Auckland?
Hare Krishna School is 20th of 101 and Matua Ngaru School is 34th of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).