Edgecumbe School vs Rangiuru School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 43 km 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
Rangiuru School
Te Puke · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students
| Measure | Edgecumbe School Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty | Rangiuru School Te Puke, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #63 of 101 | #70 of 101 |
| National rank | #1170 of 1,559 | #1237 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 163 | 109 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 494 | 493 |
| Total roll | 163 | 109 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.1% | 13.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 58.3% | 23.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Edgecumbe | Te Puke |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.edgecumbe.school.nz | www.rangiuruschool.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Edgecumbe School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.9 vs 34.1).
- •Rangiuru School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (493 vs 494).
- •Edgecumbe School does better on roll size (163 vs 109).
- •Rangiuru School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.7% vs 1.1%).
- •Edgecumbe School is the larger school with 163 students compared with 109.
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 Rangiuru School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Edgecumbe School ranks higher (36.9 vs 34.1 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 Rangiuru School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Edgecumbe and Te Puke in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Edgecumbe School: 494. Rangiuru School: 493. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Edgecumbe School and Rangiuru School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Edgecumbe School is 63rd of 101 and Rangiuru School is 70th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).