Manukorihi Intermediate vs Waitara High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 383 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manukorihi Intermediate
Waitara ยท State intermediate ยท Years 7โ8
210 students
Waitara High School
Waitara ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
423 students
| Measure | Manukorihi Intermediate Waitara, Taranaki | Waitara High School Waitara, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #50 of 56 | #13 of 16 |
| National rank | #1418 of 1,559 | #376 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7โ8 | Years 9โ13 |
| Students | 210 | 423 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 512 | 524 |
| Total roll | 210 | 423 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.3% | 17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 70.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 46.8% |
| Mฤori students | 56.7% | 60% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waitara | Waitara |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.manukorihi.school.nz | waitarahs.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWaitara High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.4 vs 25.9).
- โขManukorihi Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (512 vs 524).
- โขWaitara High School does better on roll size (423 vs 210).
- โขWaitara High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.6% vs -18.3%).
- โขWaitara High School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 210.
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 Manukorihi Intermediate better than Waitara High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waitara High School ranks higher (30.4 vs 25.9 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 Manukorihi Intermediate and Waitara High School?
About 383 m in a straight line, between Waitara and Waitara in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Manukorihi Intermediate: 512. Waitara High School: 524. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Manukorihi Intermediate and Waitara High School rank in Taranaki?
Manukorihi Intermediate is 50th of 56 and Waitara High School is 13th of 16 among intermediate schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).