Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou vs Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 119 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 Waha O Rerekohu Area School
Te Araroa · State composite · Years 1–13
62 students
| Measure | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou Elgin-Gisborne, Gisborne | Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School Te Araroa, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 4 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 15 | #14 of 15 |
| National rank | #486 of 486 | #480 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 89 | 62 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 555 | 555 |
| Total roll | 89 | 62 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | -36.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 100% | 96.8% |
| Pacific students | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Elgin-Gisborne | Te Araroa |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | – | www.tewahaorerekohu.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (11.2 vs 3.5).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou does better on roll size (89 vs 62).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou is the larger school with 89 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 Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou better than Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School ranks higher (11.2 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 Waha O Rerekohu Area School?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Elgin-Gisborne and Te Araroa in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou: 555. 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 Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou and Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School rank in Gisborne?
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hawaiki Hou is 15th of 15 and Te Waha O Rerekohu Area School is 14th of 15 among composite schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).