Patea Area School vs Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 43 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Patea Area School
Patea · State composite · Years 1–13
184 students
Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi
Mangatoki · State composite · Years 1–13
64 students
| Measure | Patea Area School Patea, Taranaki | Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi Mangatoki, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 16 | #14 of 16 |
| National rank | #410 of 486 | #387 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 184 | 64 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 541 | 531 |
| Total roll | 184 | 64 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.2% | 87.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.8% | 79.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 59.1% | 58.2% |
| Māori students | 68.5% | 98.4% |
| Pacific students | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Patea | Mangatoki |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.pateaarea.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (28.3 vs 25.0).
- •Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (531 vs 541).
- •Patea Area School does better on roll size (184 vs 64).
- •Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi does better on roll growth (5 years) (87.2% vs -9.2%).
- •Patea Area School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (81.8% vs 79.6%).
- •Patea Area School is the larger school with 184 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 Patea Area School better than Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi ranks higher (28.3 vs 25.0 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 Patea Area School and Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Patea and Mangatoki in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Patea Area School: 541. Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi: 531. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Patea Area School and Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi rank in Taranaki?
Patea Area School is 15th of 16 and Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi is 14th of 16 among composite schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).