Hiruharama School vs TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 6.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiruharama School
Waitakaro ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
108 students
TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou
Ruatoria ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
159 students
| Measure | Hiruharama School Waitakaro, Gisborne | TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou Ruatoria, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 16 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 18 | #6 of 15 |
| National rank | #1542 of 1,559 | #365 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 108 | 159 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 543 | 516 |
| Total roll | 108 | 159 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.7% | 16.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 100% | 98.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 1.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waitakaro | Ruatoria |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.hiruharama.school.nz/ | โ |
The verdict
- โขTKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.0 vs 16.1).
- โขTKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (516 vs 543).
- โขTKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou does better on roll size (159 vs 108).
- โขTKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou does better on roll growth (5 years) (16.5% vs -21.7%).
- โขTKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou is the larger school with 159 students compared with 108.
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 Hiruharama School better than TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou?
On the Success Index (NZ), TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou ranks higher (32.0 vs 16.1 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 Hiruharama School and TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Waitakaro and Ruatoria in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hiruharama School: 543. TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou: 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hiruharama School and TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou rank in Gisborne?
Hiruharama School is 17th of 18 and TKKM o Te Waiu o Ngati Porou is 6th of 15 among full primary schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).