Auroa School vs Uruti School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 73 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auroa School
Hāwera · State full primary · Years 1–8
167 students
Uruti School
New Plymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
6 students
| Measure | Auroa School Hāwera, Taranaki | Uruti School New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #39 of 56 | – |
| National rank | #1138 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 167 | 6 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 472 |
| Total roll | 167 | 6 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.1% | -30% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hāwera | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | auroa.school.nz | www.uruti.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Auroa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (38.7 vs 34.9).
- •Uruti School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (472 vs 473).
- •Auroa School does better on roll size (167 vs 6).
- •Auroa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13.1% vs -30%).
- •Auroa School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 6.
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 Auroa School better than Uruti School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Auroa School ranks higher (38.7 vs 34.9 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 Auroa School and Uruti School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Hāwera and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Auroa School: 473. Uruti School: 472. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Auroa School and Uruti School rank in Taranaki?
Auroa School is 39th of 56 and Uruti School is unranked among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).