Huirangi School vs Waitara High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 6.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huirangi School
Huirangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students
Waitara High School
Waitara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
423 students
| Measure | Huirangi School Huirangi, Taranaki | Waitara High School Waitara, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 56 | #13 of 16 |
| National rank | #1103 of 1,559 | #376 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 109 | 423 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 476 | 524 |
| Total roll | 109 | 423 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.9% | 17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 70.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 46.8% |
| Māori students | 44% | 60% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Huirangi | Waitara |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | – | waitarahs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Huirangi School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (40.1 vs 30.4).
- •Huirangi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (476 vs 524).
- •Waitara High School does better on roll size (423 vs 109).
- •Waitara High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.6% vs 11.9%).
- •Waitara High School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 109.
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 Huirangi School better than Waitara High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Huirangi School ranks higher (40.1 vs 30.4 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 Huirangi School and Waitara High School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Huirangi and Waitara in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Huirangi School: 476. Waitara High School: 524. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Huirangi School and Waitara High School rank in Taranaki?
Huirangi School is 36th of 56 and Waitara High School is 13th of 16 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).