Murupara Area School vs TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 829 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murupara Area School
Murupara · State composite · Years 1–13
164 students
TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau
Murupara · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students
| Measure | Murupara Area School Murupara, Bay of Plenty | TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau Murupara, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 11 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 34 | #31 of 34 |
| National rank | #479 of 486 | #468 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 164 | 89 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 560 | 552 |
| Total roll | 164 | 89 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -28.6% | 7.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 61.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 44.4% | – |
| Māori students | 96.3% | 98.9% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 5.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Murupara | Murupara |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.mas.school.nz | www.tawhiuau.school.nz |
The verdict
- •TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (14.9 vs 11.2).
- •TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (552 vs 560).
- •Murupara Area School does better on roll size (164 vs 89).
- •TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau does better on roll growth (5 years) (7.2% vs -28.6%).
- •Murupara Area School is the larger school with 164 students compared with 89.
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 Murupara Area School better than TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau?
On the Success Index (NZ), TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau ranks higher (14.9 vs 11.2 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 Murupara Area School and TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau?
About 829 m in a straight line, between Murupara and Murupara in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Murupara Area School: 560. TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau: 552. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Murupara Area School and TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau rank in Bay of Plenty?
Murupara Area School is 34th of 34 and TKK Motuhake o Tawhiuau is 31st of 34 among composite schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).