Lepperton School vs Tikorangi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 6.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lepperton School
Lepperton · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
Tikorangi School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
168 students
| Measure | Lepperton School Lepperton, Taranaki | Tikorangi School Waitara, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 56 | #29 of 56 |
| National rank | #612 of 1,559 | #973 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 129 | 168 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 464 |
| Total roll | 129 | 168 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.9% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 19.4% | 20.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.3% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Lepperton | Waitara |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.lepperton.school.nz | www.tikorangi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Lepperton School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.7 vs 46.1).
- •Lepperton School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (423 vs 464).
- •Tikorangi School does better on roll size (168 vs 129).
- •Tikorangi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -24.9%).
- •Tikorangi School is the larger school with 168 students compared with 129.
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 Lepperton School better than Tikorangi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Lepperton School ranks higher (60.7 vs 46.1 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 Lepperton School and Tikorangi School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Lepperton and Waitara in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Lepperton School: 423. Tikorangi School: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Lepperton School and Tikorangi School rank in Taranaki?
Lepperton School is 15th of 56 and Tikorangi School is 29th of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).