Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui vs Te Kura o Kokohuia
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 120 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui
Taumarunui · State composite · Years 1–13
94 students
Te Kura o Kokohuia
Castlecliff · State composite · Years 1–13
230 students
| Measure | Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui | Te Kura o Kokohuia Castlecliff, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #26 of 33 | #24 of 33 |
| National rank | #429 of 486 | #404 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 94 | 230 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 531 | 532 |
| Total roll | 94 | 230 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 76.5% | 57.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 98.9% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 11.7% | 9.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taumarunui | Castlecliff |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.7 vs 22.1).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (531 vs 532).
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia does better on roll size (230 vs 94).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui does better on roll growth (5 years) (76.5% vs 57.3%).
- •Te Kura o Kokohuia is the larger school with 230 students compared with 94.
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 Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui better than Te Kura o Kokohuia?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o Kokohuia ranks higher (25.7 vs 22.1 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 Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui and Te Kura o Kokohuia?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Taumarunui and Castlecliff in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui: 531. Te Kura o Kokohuia: 532. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui and Te Kura o Kokohuia rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui is 26th of 33 and Te Kura o Kokohuia is 24th of 33 among composite schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).