Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki vs Whakatane Teen Parent Unit
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 9.9 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
Whakatane Teen Parent Unit
Thornton · State teen parent unit
| Measure | Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty | Whakatane Teen Parent Unit Thornton, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #30 of 34 | – |
| National rank | #465 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | – |
| Students | 127 | – |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 530 | 569 |
| Total roll | 127 | – |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -30.1% | 116.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 56.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 38.5% | – |
| Māori students | 64.6% | – |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | – |
| International students | 0% | – |
| suburb or town | Edgecumbe | Thornton |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | rangitaikicollege.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (530 vs 569).
- •Whakatane Teen Parent Unit does better on roll growth (5 years) (116.7% vs -30.1%).
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 Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki better than Whakatane Teen Parent Unit?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki and Whakatane Teen Parent Unit?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Edgecumbe and Thornton in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki: 530. Whakatane Teen Parent Unit: 569. 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 Whakatane Teen Parent Unit rank in Bay of Plenty?
Rangitaiki College – Te Kura Tuarua o Rangitaiki is 30th of 34 and Whakatane Teen Parent Unit is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).