Edgecumbe School vs Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 163 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgecumbe School
Edgecumbe · State full primary · Years 1–8
163 students
Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki
Edgecumbe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
127 students
| Measure | Edgecumbe School Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty | Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #63 of 101 | #30 of 34 |
| National rank | #1170 of 1,559 | #465 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 163 | 127 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 530 |
| Total roll | 163 | 127 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.1% | -30.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 56.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 38.5% |
| Māori students | 58.3% | 64.6% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Edgecumbe | Edgecumbe |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.edgecumbe.school.nz | rangitaikicollege.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Edgecumbe School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.9 vs 15.5).
- •Edgecumbe School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (494 vs 530).
- •Edgecumbe School does better on roll size (163 vs 127).
- •Edgecumbe School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.1% vs -30.1%).
- •Edgecumbe School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 127.
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 Edgecumbe School better than Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki?
On the Success Index (NZ), Edgecumbe School ranks higher (36.9 vs 15.5 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 Edgecumbe School and Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki?
About 163 m in a straight line, between Edgecumbe and Edgecumbe in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Edgecumbe School: 494. Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki: 530. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Edgecumbe School and Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki rank in Bay of Plenty?
Edgecumbe School is 63rd of 101 and Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki is 30th of 34 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).