Arahunga School vs Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 68 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arahunga School
Tawhero · State special school
124 students
Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit
Palmerston North CBD · State teen parent unit
| Measure | Arahunga School Tawhero, Manawatū-Whanganui | Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit Palmerston North CBD, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Special School | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 124 | – |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 527 | 569 |
| Total roll | 124 | – |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 90.4% | 4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 42.7% | – |
| Pacific students | 4% | – |
| International students | 0% | – |
| suburb or town | Tawhero | Palmerston North CBD |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.arahunga.co.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Arahunga School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (527 vs 569).
- •Arahunga School does better on roll growth (5 years) (90.4% vs 4.8%).
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 Arahunga School better than Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit?
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 Arahunga School and Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Tawhero and Palmerston North CBD in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arahunga School: 527. Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arahunga School and Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Arahunga School is unranked and Whakatipuria Teen Parent Unit is unranked among special school schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).