Te Whare Kounga vs TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.7 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
TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa
Wairoa ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
189 students
| Measure | Te Whare Kounga Wairoa, Hawke's Bay | TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa Wairoa, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 12 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #20 of 25 |
| National rank | โ | #412 of 486 |
| Sector | Charter | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | โ | 189 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 533 | 532 |
| Total roll | โ | 189 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | 46.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | โ | 96.8% |
| Pacific students | โ | 2.6% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wairoa | Wairoa |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขTKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (24.5 vs 12.2).
- โขTKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (532 vs 533).
- โขTe Whare Kounga is a charter school while TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa 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 TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa?
On the Success Index (NZ), TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa ranks higher (24.5 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 TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wairoa and Wairoa in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Whare Kounga: 533. 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 Te Whare Kounga and TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa rank in Hawke's Bay?
Te Whare Kounga is unranked and TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu o Te Wairoa is 20th of 25 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).