Te Kura O Te Teko vs Te Whata Tau o Putauaki
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.
Te Kura O Te Teko
Te Teko ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
151 students
Te Whata Tau o Putauaki
Kawerau ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
95 students
| Measure | Te Kura O Te Teko Te Teko, Bay of Plenty | Te Whata Tau o Putauaki Kawerau, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #92 of 101 | #28 of 34 |
| National rank | #1512 of 1,559 | #453 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 151 | 95 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 532 | 541 |
| Total roll | 151 | 95 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -22.8% | 27.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 96.7% | 98.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.3% | 2.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Teko | Kawerau |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.teteko.school.nz | www.twtop.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTe Kura O Te Teko scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (19.8 vs 18.1).
- โขTe Kura O Te Teko does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (532 vs 541).
- โขTe Kura O Te Teko does better on roll size (151 vs 95).
- โขTe Whata Tau o Putauaki does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.1% vs -22.8%).
- โขTe Kura O Te Teko is the larger school with 151 students compared with 95.
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 Te Kura O Te Teko better than Te Whata Tau o Putauaki?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura O Te Teko ranks higher (19.8 vs 18.1 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 Te Kura O Te Teko and Te Whata Tau o Putauaki?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Te Teko and Kawerau in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura O Te Teko: 532. Te Whata Tau o Putauaki: 541. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kura O Te Teko and Te Whata Tau o Putauaki rank in Bay of Plenty?
Te Kura O Te Teko is 92nd of 101 and Te Whata Tau o Putauaki is 28th of 34 among full primary schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).