Hare Krishna School vs Timatanga Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 3.8 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
Timatanga Community School
Whenuapai · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
26 students
| Measure | Hare Krishna School Riverhead, Auckland | Timatanga Community School Whenuapai, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 101 | – |
| National rank | #33 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 211 | 26 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 371 | 413 |
| Total roll | 211 | 26 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 74.8% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 0.9% | 23.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Riverhead | Whenuapai |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.harekrishna.school.nz | timatanga.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Hare Krishna School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (80.9 vs 62.8).
- •Hare Krishna School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (371 vs 413).
- •Hare Krishna School does better on roll size (211 vs 26).
- •Hare Krishna School does better on roll growth (5 years) (74.8% vs 0%).
- •Hare Krishna School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 26.
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 Timatanga Community School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hare Krishna School ranks higher (80.9 vs 62.8 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 Timatanga Community School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Riverhead and Whenuapai in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hare Krishna School: 371. Timatanga Community School: 413. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hare Krishna School and Timatanga Community School rank in Auckland?
Hare Krishna School is 20th of 101 and Timatanga Community School is unranked among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).