St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) vs TKKM o Hurungaterangi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 940 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Western Heights · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
110 students
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Mangakakahi · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students
| Measure | St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) Western Heights, Bay of Plenty | TKKM o Hurungaterangi Mangakakahi, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #46 of 101 | #29 of 34 |
| National rank | #862 of 1,559 | #464 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 110 | 89 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 550 |
| Total roll | 110 | 89 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.6% | 8.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 36.4% | 98.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Western Heights | Mangakakahi |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.stmichaelsrotorua.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.3 vs 15.7).
- •St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (444 vs 550).
- •St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) does better on roll size (110 vs 89).
- •TKKM o Hurungaterangi does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.1% vs -13.6%).
- •St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) is the larger school with 110 students compared with 89.
- •St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) is a state integrated school while TKKM o Hurungaterangi is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) better than TKKM o Hurungaterangi?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) ranks higher (50.3 vs 15.7 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 St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) and TKKM o Hurungaterangi?
About 940 m in a straight line, between Western Heights and Mangakakahi in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua): 444. TKKM o Hurungaterangi: 550. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) and TKKM o Hurungaterangi rank in Bay of Plenty?
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua) is 46th of 101 and TKKM o Hurungaterangi is 29th of 34 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).