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Rangiuru School vs Te Puke High School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 7.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureRangiuru School
Te Puke, Bay of Plenty
Te Puke High School
Te Puke, Bay of Plenty
Success Index (NZ)
34
Lower 50%
48
Lower 50%
Region rank#70 of 101#12 of 34
National rank#1237 of 1,559#250 of 486
SectorStateState
TypeFull PrimarySecondary (Year 9-15)
Year rangeYears 1โ€“8Years 9โ€“13
Students1091,078
Equity Index (EQI)493492
Total roll1091,078
Roll growth (5 yrs)13.7%24.2%
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+โ€“79.6%
Leavers with NCEA Level 3+โ€“โ€“
Leavers with University Entranceโ€“51%
Mฤori students23.9%37.3%
Pacific students3.7%6.5%
International students0%4.7%
suburb or townTe PukeTe Puke
regionBay of PlentyBay of Plenty
Websitewww.rangiuruschool.co.nzwww.tepuke.school.nz/

The verdict

  • โ€ขTe Puke High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.9 vs 34.1).
  • โ€ขTe Puke High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (492 vs 493).
  • โ€ขTe Puke High School does better on roll size (1,078 vs 109).
  • โ€ขTe Puke High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.2% vs 13.7%).
  • โ€ขTe Puke High School is the larger school with 1,078 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 Rangiuru School better than Te Puke High School?

On the Success Index (NZ), Te Puke High School ranks higher (47.9 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 Rangiuru School and Te Puke High School?

About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Te Puke and Te Puke in Bay of Plenty.

Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?

Rangiuru School: 493. Te Puke High School: 492. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.

How do Rangiuru School and Te Puke High School rank in Bay of Plenty?

Rangiuru School is 70th of 101 and Te Puke High School is 12th of 34 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).