Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki vs Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o Waiohau
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 29 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki
Edgecumbe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
127 students
Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o Waiohau
Waiohau · State composite · Years 1–13
86 students
| Measure | Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty | Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o Waiohau Waiohau, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 16 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 34 | #23 of 34 |
| National rank | #465 of 486 | #395 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 127 | 86 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 530 | 534 |
| Total roll | 127 | 86 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -30.1% | 33.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 56.4% | 78.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 38.5% | 56.5% |
| Māori students | 64.6% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Edgecumbe | Waiohau |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | rangitaikicollege.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o Waiohau scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (26.6 vs 15.5).
- •Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (530 vs 534).
- •Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki does better on roll size (127 vs 86).
- •Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o Waiohau does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.3% vs -30.1%).
- •Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o Waiohau does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (78.1% vs 56.4%).
- •Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki is the larger school with 127 students compared with 86.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki better than Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o Waiohau?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o Waiohau ranks higher (26.6 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 Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki and Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o Waiohau?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Edgecumbe and Waiohau in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki: 530. Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o Waiohau: 534. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki and Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o Waiohau rank in Bay of Plenty?
Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki is 30th of 34 and Te Kura Māori ā Rohe o Waiohau is 23rd of 34 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).