Murupara Area School vs TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 89 km 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
TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri
Welcome Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
220 students
| Measure | Murupara Area School Murupara, Bay of Plenty | TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri Welcome Bay, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 11 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #34 of 34 | #32 of 34 |
| National rank | #479 of 486 | #471 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 164 | 220 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 560 | 551 |
| Total roll | 164 | 220 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -28.6% | 43% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 61.1% | 39.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 44.4% | 28.6% |
| Māori students | 96.3% | 98.2% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Murupara | Welcome Bay |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.mas.school.nz | www.kurakokiri.maori.nz |
The verdict
- •TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (14.3 vs 11.2).
- •TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (551 vs 560).
- •TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri does better on roll size (220 vs 164).
- •TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri does better on roll growth (5 years) (43% vs -28.6%).
- •Murupara Area School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (61.1% vs 39.3%).
- •TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri is the larger school with 220 students compared with 164.
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 TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri?
On the Success Index (NZ), TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri ranks higher (14.3 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 TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri?
About 89 km in a straight line, between Murupara and Welcome Bay in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Murupara Area School: 560. TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri: 551. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Murupara Area School and TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri rank in Bay of Plenty?
Murupara Area School is 34th of 34 and TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri is 32nd of 34 among composite schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).