Normanby School vs TKKM o Ngati Ruanui
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 5.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Normanby School
Normanby · State contributing · Years 1–6
142 students
TKKM o Ngati Ruanui
Hāwera · State composite · Years 1–13
150 students
| Measure | Normanby School Normanby, Taranaki | TKKM o Ngati Ruanui Hāwera, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #45 of 56 | #16 of 16 |
| National rank | #1377 of 1,559 | #414 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 142 | 150 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 503 | 531 |
| Total roll | 142 | 150 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.8% | 52.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 57% | 97.3% |
| Pacific students | 3.5% | 8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Normanby | Hāwera |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.normanby.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Normanby School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (27.7 vs 23.9).
- •Normanby School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (503 vs 531).
- •TKKM o Ngati Ruanui does better on roll size (150 vs 142).
- •TKKM o Ngati Ruanui does better on roll growth (5 years) (52.2% vs -12.8%).
- •TKKM o Ngati Ruanui is the larger school with 150 students compared with 142.
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 Normanby School better than TKKM o Ngati Ruanui?
On the Success Index (NZ), Normanby School ranks higher (27.7 vs 23.9 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 Normanby School and TKKM o Ngati Ruanui?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Normanby and Hāwera in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Normanby School: 503. TKKM o Ngati Ruanui: 531. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Normanby School and TKKM o Ngati Ruanui rank in Taranaki?
Normanby School is 45th of 56 and TKKM o Ngati Ruanui is 16th of 16 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).