Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou vs Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou
Elgin-Gisborne · State composite · Years 1–13
89 students
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga
Te Hapara · State composite · Years 1–13
186 students
| Measure | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou Elgin-Gisborne, Gisborne | Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga Te Hapara, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 4 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 15 | #8 of 15 |
| National rank | #486 of 486 | #413 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 89 | 186 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 555 | 519 |
| Total roll | 89 | 186 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | -0.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 100% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Elgin-Gisborne | Te Hapara |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | – | horoutawananga.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (24.2 vs 3.5).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (519 vs 555).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga does better on roll size (186 vs 89).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga is the larger school with 186 students compared with 89.
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 Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou better than Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga ranks higher (24.2 vs 3.5 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 Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Elgin-Gisborne and Te Hapara in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou: 555. Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga: 519. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga rank in Gisborne?
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou is 15th of 15 and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Horouta Wananga is 8th of 15 among composite schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).