Tarawera High School vs Te Kura O Te Teko
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 9.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tarawera High School
Kawerau · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
440 students
Te Kura O Te Teko
Te Teko · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students
| Measure | Tarawera High School Kawerau, Bay of Plenty | Te Kura O Te Teko Te Teko, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #26 of 34 | #92 of 101 |
| National rank | #434 of 486 | #1512 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 440 | 151 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 545 | 532 |
| Total roll | 440 | 151 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.1% | -22.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 63.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 38.2% | – |
| Māori students | 87.3% | 96.7% |
| Pacific students | 5% | 7.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kawerau | Te Teko |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.tarawera.school.nz | www.teteko.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tarawera High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (20.9 vs 19.8).
- •Te Kura O Te Teko does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (532 vs 545).
- •Tarawera High School does better on roll size (440 vs 151).
- •Tarawera High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.1% vs -22.8%).
- •Tarawera High School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 151.
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 Tarawera High School better than Te Kura O Te Teko?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tarawera High School ranks higher (20.9 vs 19.8 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 Tarawera High School and Te Kura O Te Teko?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Kawerau and Te Teko in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tarawera High School: 545. Te Kura O Te Teko: 532. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tarawera High School and Te Kura O Te Teko rank in Bay of Plenty?
Tarawera High School is 26th of 34 and Te Kura O Te Teko is 92nd of 101 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).