Te Aratika High School vs TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2.1 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
TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu
Waipatu ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
279 students
| Measure | Te Aratika High School Mangateretere, Hawke's Bay | TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu Waipatu, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 1 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #16 of 25 |
| National rank | โ | #352 of 486 |
| Sector | Charter | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | โ | 279 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 561 | 518 |
| Total roll | โ | 279 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | 100% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 98.6% |
| Pacific students | โ | 9.7% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangateretere | Waipatu |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | โ | tkkmwharetapere.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (34.1 vs 0.5).
- โขTKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (518 vs 561).
- โขTe Aratika High School is a charter 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 Te Aratika High School better than TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu?
On the Success Index (NZ), TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu ranks higher (34.1 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 TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Mangateretere and Waipatu in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Aratika High School: 561. 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 Te Aratika High School and TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu rank in Hawke's Bay?
Te Aratika High School is unranked and TKKM o Te Wananga Whare Tapere o Takitimu is 16th of 25 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).