Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai vs TKKM o Ruamata
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 3.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai
Hannahs Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
106 students
TKKM o Ruamata
Rotokawa · State composite · Years 1–13
272 students
| Measure | Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai Hannahs Bay, Bay of Plenty | TKKM o Ruamata Rotokawa, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 34 | #11 of 34 |
| National rank | #318 of 486 | #224 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 106 | 272 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 500 | 494 |
| Total roll | 106 | 272 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.7% | 28% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 78.1% | 88.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56.5% | 76.5% |
| Māori students | 99.1% | 99.3% |
| Pacific students | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hannahs Bay | Rotokawa |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | – | www.ruamata.school.nz |
The verdict
- •TKKM o Ruamata scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.5 vs 37.8).
- •TKKM o Ruamata does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (494 vs 500).
- •TKKM o Ruamata does better on roll size (272 vs 106).
- •TKKM o Ruamata does better on roll growth (5 years) (28% vs 3.7%).
- •TKKM o Ruamata does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (88.2% vs 78.1%).
- •TKKM o Ruamata is the larger school with 272 students compared with 106.
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 Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai better than TKKM o Ruamata?
On the Success Index (NZ), TKKM o Ruamata ranks higher (51.5 vs 37.8 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 Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai and TKKM o Ruamata?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Hannahs Bay and Rotokawa in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai: 500. TKKM o Ruamata: 494. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai and TKKM o Ruamata rank in Bay of Plenty?
Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai is 19th of 34 and TKKM o Ruamata is 11th of 34 among composite schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).