Kakaramea School vs Whenuakura School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 7.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kakaramea School
Patea ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
64 students
Whenuakura School
Patea ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
30 students
| Measure | Kakaramea School Patea, Taranaki | Whenuakura School Patea, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 56 | โ |
| National rank | #1028 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 64 | 30 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 457 | 455 |
| Total roll | 64 | 30 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -21.9% | 18.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 26.6% | 26.7% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 10% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Patea | Patea |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | โ | whenuakura.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขWhenuakura School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.6 vs 43.5).
- โขWhenuakura School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (455 vs 457).
- โขKakaramea School does better on roll size (64 vs 30).
- โขWhenuakura School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.2% vs -21.9%).
- โขKakaramea School is the larger school with 64 students compared with 30.
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 Kakaramea School better than Whenuakura School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whenuakura School ranks higher (44.6 vs 43.5 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 Kakaramea School and Whenuakura School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Patea and Patea in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kakaramea School: 457. Whenuakura School: 455. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kakaramea School and Whenuakura School rank in Taranaki?
Kakaramea School is 33rd of 56 and Whenuakura School is unranked among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).