Tiaho Primary School vs Wairoa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 991 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tiaho Primary School
Wairoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
98 students
Wairoa College
Wairoa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
347 students
| Measure | Tiaho Primary School Wairoa, Hawke's Bay | Wairoa College Wairoa, Hawke's Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #67 of 69 | #24 of 25 |
| National rank | #1553 of 1,559 | #472 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 98 | 347 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 558 | 533 |
| Total roll | 98 | 347 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -65% | -16.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 59% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 34.6% |
| Māori students | 98% | 82.4% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 7.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Wairoa | Wairoa |
| region | Hawke's Bay | Hawke's Bay |
| Website | – | www.wairoacollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (14.0 vs 13.9).
- •Wairoa College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (533 vs 558).
- •Wairoa College does better on roll size (347 vs 98).
- •Wairoa College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-16.1% vs -65%).
- •Wairoa College is the larger school with 347 students compared with 98.
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 Tiaho Primary School better than Wairoa College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Tiaho Primary School and Wairoa College?
About 991 m in a straight line, between Wairoa and Wairoa in Hawke's Bay.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tiaho Primary School: 558. Wairoa College: 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tiaho Primary School and Wairoa College rank in Hawke's Bay?
Tiaho Primary School is 67th of 69 and Wairoa College is 24th of 25 among full primary schools in Hawke's Bay on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).