Matapu School vs Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 6.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matapu School
Hāwera · State full primary · Years 1–8
146 students
Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi
Mangatoki · State composite · Years 1–13
64 students
| Measure | Matapu School Hāwera, Taranaki | Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi Mangatoki, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 56 | #14 of 16 |
| National rank | #970 of 1,559 | #387 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 146 | 64 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 467 | 531 |
| Total roll | 146 | 64 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.9% | 87.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 79.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 58.2% |
| Māori students | 16.4% | 98.4% |
| Pacific students | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hāwera | Mangatoki |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.matapu.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Matapu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.1 vs 28.3).
- •Matapu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 531).
- •Matapu School does better on roll size (146 vs 64).
- •Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi does better on roll growth (5 years) (87.2% vs 5.9%).
- •Matapu School is the larger school with 146 students compared with 64.
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 Matapu School better than Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matapu School ranks higher (46.1 vs 28.3 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 Matapu School and Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Hāwera and Mangatoki in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matapu School: 467. Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi: 531. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matapu School and Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi rank in Taranaki?
Matapu School is 28th of 56 and Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi is 14th of 16 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).