Kaponga School vs Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 6.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaponga School
Kaponga ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
45 students
Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi
Mangatoki ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
64 students
| Measure | Kaponga School Kaponga, Taranaki | Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi Mangatoki, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #14 of 16 |
| National rank | โ | #387 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 45 | 64 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 505 | 531 |
| Total roll | 45 | 64 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -51.4% | 87.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 79.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 58.2% |
| Mฤori students | 22.2% | 98.4% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 1.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaponga | Mangatoki |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.kaponga.school.nz/ | โ |
The verdict
- โขTe Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (28.3 vs 25.0).
- โขKaponga School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (505 vs 531).
- โขTe Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi does better on roll size (64 vs 45).
- โขTe Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi does better on roll growth (5 years) (87.2% vs -51.4%).
- โขTe Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi is the larger school with 64 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 Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi ranks higher (28.3 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 Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Kaponga and Mangatoki in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaponga School: 505. Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi: 531. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaponga School and Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi rank in Taranaki?
Kaponga School is unranked and Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi is 14th of 16 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).