Matapu School vs Tikorangi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 50 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
Tikorangi School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
168 students
| Measure | Matapu School Hāwera, Taranaki | Tikorangi School Waitara, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 56 | #29 of 56 |
| National rank | #970 of 1,559 | #973 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 146 | 168 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 467 | 464 |
| Total roll | 146 | 168 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.9% | 0% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.4% | 20.8% |
| Pacific students | 0.7% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hāwera | Waitara |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.matapu.school.nz | www.tikorangi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (46.1 vs 46.1).
- •Tikorangi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (464 vs 467).
- •Tikorangi School does better on roll size (168 vs 146).
- •Matapu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.9% vs 0%).
- •Tikorangi School is the larger school with 168 students compared with 146.
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 Tikorangi School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Matapu School and Tikorangi School?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Hāwera and Waitara in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matapu School: 467. Tikorangi School: 464. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matapu School and Tikorangi School rank in Taranaki?
Matapu School is 28th of 56 and Tikorangi School is 29th of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).