Paengaroa School vs Rangiuru School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 5.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paengaroa School
Paengaroa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
200 students
Rangiuru School
Te Puke ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
109 students
| Measure | Paengaroa School Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty | Rangiuru School Te Puke, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 101 | #70 of 101 |
| National rank | #912 of 1,559 | #1237 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 200 | 109 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 468 | 493 |
| Total roll | 200 | 109 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 52.5% | 23.9% |
| Pacific students | 6% | 3.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Paengaroa | Te Puke |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.paengaroa.school.nz | www.rangiuruschool.co.nz |
The verdict
- โขPaengaroa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.5 vs 34.1).
- โขPaengaroa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 493).
- โขPaengaroa School does better on roll size (200 vs 109).
- โขRangiuru School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.7% vs 11.6%).
- โขPaengaroa School is the larger school with 200 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 Paengaroa School better than Rangiuru School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Paengaroa School ranks higher (48.5 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 Paengaroa School and Rangiuru School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Paengaroa and Te Puke in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paengaroa School: 468. Rangiuru School: 493. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paengaroa School and Rangiuru School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Paengaroa School is 48th of 101 and Rangiuru School is 70th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).