Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai vs Western Heights High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 7.4 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
Western Heights High School
Rotorua Central · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,187 students
| Measure | Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai Hannahs Bay, Bay of Plenty | Western Heights High School Rotorua Central, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 34 | #20 of 34 |
| National rank | #318 of 486 | #342 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 106 | 1,187 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 500 | 499 |
| Total roll | 106 | 1,187 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.7% | -2.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 78.1% | 72% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56.5% | 50.8% |
| Māori students | 99.1% | 52.5% |
| Pacific students | 0.9% | 7.7% |
| International students | 0% | 1.7% |
| suburb or town | Hannahs Bay | Rotorua Central |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | – | www.whhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.8 vs 34.9).
- •Western Heights High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (499 vs 500).
- •Western Heights High School does better on roll size (1,187 vs 106).
- •Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.7% vs -2.7%).
- •Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (78.1% vs 72%).
- •Western Heights High School is the larger school with 1,187 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 Western Heights High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai ranks higher (37.8 vs 34.9 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 Western Heights High School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Hannahs Bay and Rotorua Central in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai: 500. Western Heights High School: 499. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai and Western Heights High School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai is 19th of 34 and Western Heights High School is 20th of 34 among composite schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).