Te Karaka Area School vs Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 103 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Karaka Area School
Te Karaka · State composite · Years 1–13
105 students
Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School
Te Araroa · State composite · Years 1–13
62 students
| Measure | Te Karaka Area School Te Karaka, Gisborne | Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School Te Araroa, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 17 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 15 | #14 of 15 |
| National rank | #458 of 486 | #480 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 105 | 62 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 545 | 555 |
| Total roll | 105 | 62 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 15.5% | -36.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 94.3% | 96.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Karaka | Te Araroa |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | tkas.school.nz | www.tewahaorerekohu.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Karaka Area School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (17.3 vs 11.2).
- •Te Karaka Area School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (545 vs 555).
- •Te Karaka Area School does better on roll size (105 vs 62).
- •Te Karaka Area School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.5% vs -36.4%).
- •Te Karaka Area School is the larger school with 105 students compared with 62.
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 Karaka Area School better than Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Karaka Area School ranks higher (17.3 vs 11.2 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 Karaka Area School and Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Te Karaka and Te Araroa in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Karaka Area School: 545. Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School: 555. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Karaka Area School and Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School rank in Gisborne?
Te Karaka Area School is 13th of 15 and Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School is 14th of 15 among composite schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).