Matapu School vs Turuturu School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 11 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
Turuturu School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
284 students
| Measure | Matapu School Hāwera, Taranaki | Turuturu School Hāwera, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 56 | #25 of 56 |
| National rank | #970 of 1,559 | #902 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 146 | 284 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 467 | 466 |
| Total roll | 146 | 284 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.9% | 0.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.4% | 32.4% |
| Pacific students | 0.7% | 5.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hāwera | Hāwera |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.matapu.school.nz | www.turuturu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Turuturu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.8 vs 46.1).
- •Turuturu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (466 vs 467).
- •Turuturu School does better on roll size (284 vs 146).
- •Matapu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.9% vs 0.3%).
- •Turuturu School is the larger school with 284 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 Turuturu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Turuturu School ranks higher (48.8 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 Matapu School and Turuturu School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Hāwera and Hāwera in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matapu School: 467. Turuturu School: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matapu School and Turuturu School rank in Taranaki?
Matapu School is 28th of 56 and Turuturu School is 25th of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).