Tawhero School vs TKKM o Tupoho
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tawhero School
Whanganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
173 students
TKKM o Tupoho
Castlecliff · State composite · Years 1–13
179 students
| Measure | Tawhero School Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui | TKKM o Tupoho Castlecliff, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #97 of 111 | #30 of 33 |
| National rank | #1454 of 1,559 | #449 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 173 | 179 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 547 | 549 |
| Total roll | 173 | 179 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 78% | 98.9% |
| Pacific students | 15% | 8.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whanganui | Castlecliff |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | tawhero.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Tawhero School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (23.1 vs 18.7).
- •Tawhero School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (547 vs 549).
- •TKKM o Tupoho does better on roll size (179 vs 173).
- •TKKM o Tupoho is the larger school with 179 students compared with 173.
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 Tawhero School better than TKKM o Tupoho?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tawhero School ranks higher (23.1 vs 18.7 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 Tawhero School and TKKM o Tupoho?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Whanganui and Castlecliff in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tawhero School: 547. TKKM o Tupoho: 549. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tawhero School and TKKM o Tupoho rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Tawhero School is 97th of 111 and TKKM o Tupoho is 30th of 33 among contributing schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).