Hāwera Primary School vs TKKM o Ngati Ruanui
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 325 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hāwera Primary School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
165 students
TKKM o Ngati Ruanui
Hāwera · State composite · Years 1–13
150 students
| Measure | Hāwera Primary School Hāwera, Taranaki | TKKM o Ngati Ruanui Hāwera, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #52 of 56 | #16 of 16 |
| National rank | #1459 of 1,559 | #414 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 165 | 150 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 521 | 531 |
| Total roll | 165 | 150 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.9% | 52.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 52.1% | 97.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.1% | 8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hāwera | Hāwera |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.haweraprimary.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (23.0 vs 23.9).
- •Hāwera Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (521 vs 531).
- •Hāwera Primary School does better on roll size (165 vs 150).
- •TKKM o Ngati Ruanui does better on roll growth (5 years) (52.2% vs -16.9%).
- •Hāwera Primary School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 150.
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 Hāwera Primary School better than TKKM o Ngati Ruanui?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hāwera Primary School and TKKM o Ngati Ruanui?
About 325 m in a straight line, between Hāwera and Hāwera in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hāwera Primary School: 521. TKKM o Ngati Ruanui: 531. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hāwera Primary School and TKKM o Ngati Ruanui rank in Taranaki?
Hāwera Primary School is 52nd of 56 and TKKM o Ngati Ruanui is 16th of 16 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).