Tawhiti School vs Turuturu School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tawhiti School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
278 students
Turuturu School
Hāwera · State contributing · Years 1–6
284 students
| Measure | Tawhiti School Hāwera, Taranaki | Turuturu School Hāwera, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 56 | #25 of 56 |
| National rank | #978 of 1,559 | #902 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 278 | 284 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 473 | 466 |
| Total roll | 278 | 284 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 51.1% | 32.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hāwera | Hāwera |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.tawhiti.school.nz | www.turuturu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Turuturu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.8 vs 45.9).
- •Turuturu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (466 vs 473).
- •Turuturu School does better on roll size (284 vs 278).
- •Tawhiti School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs 0.3%).
- •Turuturu School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 278.
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 Tawhiti School better than Turuturu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Turuturu School ranks higher (48.8 vs 45.9 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 Tawhiti School and Turuturu School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hāwera and Hāwera in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tawhiti School: 473. Turuturu School: 466. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tawhiti School and Turuturu School rank in Taranaki?
Tawhiti School is 30th of 56 and Turuturu School is 25th of 56 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).