Tarawera High School vs Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tarawera High School
Kawerau ยท State secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
440 students
Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre
Kawerau ยท State teen parent unit
| Measure | Tarawera High School Kawerau, Bay of Plenty | Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre Kawerau, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 21 Lower 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #26 of 34 | โ |
| National rank | #434 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | โ |
| Students | 440 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 545 | 569 |
| Total roll | 440 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.1% | 71.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 63.2% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 38.2% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 87.3% | โ |
| Pacific students | 5% | โ |
| International students | 0% | โ |
| suburb or town | Kawerau | Kawerau |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.tarawera.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขTarawera High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (545 vs 569).
- โขTe Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre does better on roll growth (5 years) (71.4% vs 4.1%).
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 Tarawera High School better than Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre?
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 Tarawera High School and Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kawerau and Kawerau in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tarawera High School: 545. Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tarawera High School and Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre rank in Bay of Plenty?
Tarawera High School is 26th of 34 and Te Tari Ako Matua Taiohi Education Centre is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).