Te Whare Kounga vs Tiaho Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Whare Kounga
Wairoa ยท Charter secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
Tiaho Primary School
Wairoa ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
98 students
| Measure | Te Whare Kounga Wairoa, Hawke's Bay | Tiaho Primary School Wairoa, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 12 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #67 of 69 |
| National rank | โ | #1553 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Charter | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | โ | 98 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 533 | 558 |
| Total roll | โ | 98 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | -65% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 98% |
| Pacific students | โ | 0% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wairoa | Wairoa |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขTiaho Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (14.0 vs 12.2).
- โขTe Whare Kounga does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (533 vs 558).
- โขTe Whare Kounga is a charter school while Tiaho Primary School 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 Whare Kounga better than Tiaho Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tiaho Primary School ranks higher (14.0 vs 12.2 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 Whare Kounga and Tiaho Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wairoa and Wairoa in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Whare Kounga: 533. Tiaho Primary School: 558. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Whare Kounga and Tiaho Primary School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Te Whare Kounga is unranked and Tiaho Primary School is 67th of 69 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).