Te Whare Kounga vs Wairoa College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Wairoa College
Wairoa ยท State secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
347 students
| Measure | Te Whare Kounga Wairoa, Hawke's Bay | Wairoa College Wairoa, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 12 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #24 of 25 |
| National rank | โ | #472 of 486 |
| Sector | Charter | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7โ13 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | โ | 347 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 533 | 533 |
| Total roll | โ | 347 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | -16.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 59% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 34.6% |
| Mฤori students | โ | 82.4% |
| Pacific students | โ | 7.5% |
| International students | โ | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wairoa | Wairoa |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | โ | www.wairoacollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWairoa College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (13.9 vs 12.2).
- โขTe Whare Kounga is a charter school while Wairoa College 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 Wairoa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Wairoa College ranks higher (13.9 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 Wairoa College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wairoa and Wairoa in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Whare Kounga: 533. Wairoa College: 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Whare Kounga and Wairoa College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Te Whare Kounga is unranked and Wairoa College is 24th of 25 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).