Rangiuru School vs Te Puke Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 7.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rangiuru School
Te Puke ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
109 students
Te Puke Primary School
Te Puke ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
319 students
| Measure | Rangiuru School Te Puke, Bay of Plenty | Te Puke Primary School Te Puke, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #70 of 101 | #55 of 101 |
| National rank | #1237 of 1,559 | #1066 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 109 | 319 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 493 | 469 |
| Total roll | 109 | 319 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.7% | -20.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 23.9% | 41.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 11.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Puke | Te Puke |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.rangiuruschool.co.nz | www.tepukeprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Puke Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.7 vs 34.1).
- โขTe Puke Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (469 vs 493).
- โขTe Puke Primary School does better on roll size (319 vs 109).
- โขRangiuru School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.7% vs -20.1%).
- โขTe Puke Primary School is the larger school with 319 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 Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Puke Primary School ranks higher (41.7 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 Primary School?
About 7.5 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 Primary School: 469. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rangiuru School and Te Puke Primary School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Rangiuru School is 70th of 101 and Te Puke Primary School is 55th of 101 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).