Kaponga School vs Rahotu School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 32 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaponga School
Kaponga · State full primary · Years 1–8
45 students
Rahotu School
Rahotu · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students
| Measure | Kaponga School Kaponga, Taranaki | Rahotu School Rahotu, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #47 of 56 |
| National rank | – | #1397 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 45 | 122 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 503 |
| Total roll | 45 | 122 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -51.4% | -11.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 22.2% | 44.3% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 1.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaponga | Rahotu |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.kaponga.school.nz/ | www.rahotu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rahotu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.1 vs 25.0).
- •Rahotu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (503 vs 505).
- •Rahotu School does better on roll size (122 vs 45).
- •Rahotu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.4% vs -51.4%).
- •Rahotu School is the larger school with 122 students compared with 45.
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 Kaponga School better than Rahotu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rahotu School ranks higher (27.1 vs 25.0 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 Kaponga School and Rahotu School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Kaponga and Rahotu in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaponga School: 505. Rahotu School: 503. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaponga School and Rahotu School rank in Taranaki?
Kaponga School is unranked and Rahotu School is 47th of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).