Tarrangower School vs Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 4.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tarrangower School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
68 students
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui
Taumarunui · State composite · Years 1–13
94 students
| Measure | Tarrangower School Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 17 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #110 of 111 | #26 of 33 |
| National rank | #1540 of 1,559 | #429 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 68 | 94 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 549 | 531 |
| Total roll | 68 | 94 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 44.7% | 76.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 85.3% | 98.9% |
| Pacific students | 10.3% | 11.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taumarunui | Taumarunui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.tarrangower.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (22.1 vs 16.9).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (531 vs 549).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui does better on roll size (94 vs 68).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui does better on roll growth (5 years) (76.5% vs 44.7%).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui is the larger school with 94 students compared with 68.
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 Tarrangower School better than Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui ranks higher (22.1 vs 16.9 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 Tarrangower School and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Taumarunui and Taumarunui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tarrangower School: 549. Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui: 531. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tarrangower School and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Tarrangower School is 110th of 111 and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui is 26th of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).