Taumarunui High School vs Turaki School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 3.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taumarunui High School
Taumarunui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
295 students
Turaki School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
189 students
| Measure | Taumarunui High School Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Turaki School Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 17 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 33 | #93 of 111 |
| National rank | #457 of 486 | #1423 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 295 | 189 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 528 | 512 |
| Total roll | 295 | 189 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.7% | -21% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 55.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 37.1% | – |
| Māori students | 69.8% | 73% |
| Pacific students | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taumarunui | Taumarunui |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.nuihigh.com | www.turakiprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Turaki School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.7 vs 17.3).
- •Turaki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (512 vs 528).
- •Taumarunui High School does better on roll size (295 vs 189).
- •Taumarunui High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -21%).
- •Taumarunui High School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 189.
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 Taumarunui High School better than Turaki School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Turaki School ranks higher (25.7 vs 17.3 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 Taumarunui High School and Turaki School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Taumarunui and Taumarunui in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Taumarunui High School: 528. Turaki School: 512. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Taumarunui High School and Turaki School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Taumarunui High School is 31st of 33 and Turaki School is 93rd of 111 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).