Aorangi School (Rotorua) vs TKKM o Hurungaterangi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aorangi School (Rotorua)
Pukehangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
81 students
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Mangakakahi · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students
| Measure | Aorangi School (Rotorua) Pukehangi, Bay of Plenty | TKKM o Hurungaterangi Mangakakahi, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #99 of 101 | #29 of 34 |
| National rank | #1537 of 1,559 | #464 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 81 | 89 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 554 | 550 |
| Total roll | 81 | 89 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 31.9% | 8.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 92.6% | 98.9% |
| Pacific students | 21% | 7.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Pukehangi | Mangakakahi |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | aorangi.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Aorangi School (Rotorua) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (17.2 vs 15.7).
- •TKKM o Hurungaterangi does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (550 vs 554).
- •TKKM o Hurungaterangi does better on roll size (89 vs 81).
- •Aorangi School (Rotorua) does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.9% vs 8.1%).
- •TKKM o Hurungaterangi is the larger school with 89 students compared with 81.
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 Aorangi School (Rotorua) better than TKKM o Hurungaterangi?
On the Success Index (NZ), Aorangi School (Rotorua) ranks higher (17.2 vs 15.7 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 Aorangi School (Rotorua) and TKKM o Hurungaterangi?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pukehangi and Mangakakahi in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aorangi School (Rotorua): 554. TKKM o Hurungaterangi: 550. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aorangi School (Rotorua) and TKKM o Hurungaterangi rank in Bay of Plenty?
Aorangi School (Rotorua) is 99th of 101 and TKKM o Hurungaterangi is 29th of 34 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).