Te Aratika High School vs Te Whare Kounga
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 80 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Aratika High School
Mangateretere ยท Charter secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
Te Whare Kounga
Wairoa ยท Charter secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
| Measure | Te Aratika High School Mangateretere, Hawke's Bay | Te Whare Kounga Wairoa, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 1 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | โ | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 561 | 533 |
| Total roll | โ | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | โ |
| Pacific students | โ | โ |
| International students | โ | โ |
| suburb or town | Mangateretere | Wairoa |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขTe Whare Kounga scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (12.2 vs 0.5).
- โขTe Whare Kounga does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (533 vs 561).
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 Aratika High School better than Te Whare Kounga?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Whare Kounga ranks higher (12.2 vs 0.5 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 Aratika High School and Te Whare Kounga?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Mangateretere and Wairoa in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Aratika High School: 561. Te Whare Kounga: 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Aratika High School and Te Whare Kounga rank in Hawke's Bay?
Te Aratika High School is unranked and Te Whare Kounga is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).