Taikura Rudolf Steiner School vs TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Hastings Central · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
286 students
TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu
Waipatu · State composite · Years 1–13
279 students
| Measure | Taikura Rudolf Steiner School Hastings Central, Hawke's Bay | TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu Waipatu, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #11 of 25 | #16 of 25 |
| National rank | #192 of 486 | #352 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 286 | 279 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 437 | 518 |
| Total roll | 286 | 279 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -19.4% | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 83.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 58.3% | – |
| Māori students | 19.6% | 98.6% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| International students | 1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hastings Central | Waipatu |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | taikura.school.nz/ | tkkmwharetapere.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Taikura Rudolf Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.8 vs 34.1).
- •Taikura Rudolf Steiner School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (437 vs 518).
- •Taikura Rudolf Steiner School does better on roll size (286 vs 279).
- •TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu does better on roll growth (5 years) (100% vs -19.4%).
- •Taikura Rudolf Steiner School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 279.
- •Taikura Rudolf Steiner School is a state integrated school while TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Taikura Rudolf Steiner School better than TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taikura Rudolf Steiner School ranks higher (55.8 vs 34.1 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 Taikura Rudolf Steiner School and TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hastings Central and Waipatu in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School: 437. TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu: 518. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Taikura Rudolf Steiner School and TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu rank in Hawke's Bay?
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School is 11th of 25 and TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu is 16th of 25 among composite schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).