Tamatea High School vs TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 71 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tamatea High School
Greenmeadows · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
345 students
TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa
Wairoa · State composite · Years 1–13
189 students
| Measure | Tamatea High School Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay | TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa Wairoa, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 25 | #20 of 25 |
| National rank | #427 of 486 | #412 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 345 | 189 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 532 | 532 |
| Total roll | 345 | 189 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 36.4% | 46.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 60.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 34.8% | – |
| Māori students | 51% | 96.8% |
| Pacific students | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| International students | 2.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Greenmeadows | Wairoa |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | www.tamatea.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (24.5 vs 22.5).
- •Tamatea High School does better on roll size (345 vs 189).
- •TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa does better on roll growth (5 years) (46.8% vs 36.4%).
- •Tamatea High School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 189.
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 Tamatea High School better than TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa?
On the Success Index (NZ), TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa ranks higher (24.5 vs 22.5 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 Tamatea High School and TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Greenmeadows and Wairoa in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tamatea High School: 532. TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa: 532. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tamatea High School and TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa rank in Hawke's Bay?
Tamatea High School is 21st of 25 and TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa is 20th of 25 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).