Ruakākā School vs Waipu School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Northland, New Zealand, 10.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruakākā School
Ruakaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
306 students
Waipu School
Waipu · State contributing · Years 1–6
256 students
| Measure | Ruakākā School Ruakaka, Northland | Waipu School Waipu, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #25 of 72 | #7 of 72 |
| National rank | #966 of 1,559 | #495 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 306 | 256 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 485 | 438 |
| Total roll | 306 | 256 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 59.8% | 25.8% |
| Pacific students | 10.8% | 6.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ruakaka | Waipu |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | ruakaka.school.nz | www.wps.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Waipu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.1 vs 46.3).
- •Waipu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (438 vs 485).
- •Ruakākā School does better on roll size (306 vs 256).
- •Ruakākā School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.1% vs 5.3%).
- •Ruakākā School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 256.
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 Ruakākā School better than Waipu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waipu School ranks higher (65.1 vs 46.3 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 Ruakākā School and Waipu School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Ruakaka and Waipu in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ruakākā School: 485. Waipu School: 438. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ruakākā School and Waipu School rank in Northland?
Ruakākā School is 25th of 72 and Waipu School is 7th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).