Tikorangi School vs Waitara East School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 5.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tikorangi School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
168 students
Waitara East School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
204 students
| Measure | Tikorangi School Waitara, Taranaki | Waitara East School Waitara, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 46 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #29 of 56 | #55 of 56 |
| National rank | #973 of 1,559 | #1505 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 168 | 204 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 464 | 532 |
| Total roll | 168 | 204 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | -8.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 20.8% | 81.9% |
| Pacific students | 3% | 4.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Waitara | Waitara |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.tikorangi.school.nz | www.waitaraeast.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tikorangi School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (46.1 vs 20.6).
- •Tikorangi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (464 vs 532).
- •Waitara East School does better on roll size (204 vs 168).
- •Tikorangi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -8.5%).
- •Waitara East School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 168.
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 Tikorangi School better than Waitara East School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tikorangi School ranks higher (46.1 vs 20.6 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 Tikorangi School and Waitara East School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Waitara and Waitara in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tikorangi School: 464. Waitara East School: 532. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tikorangi School and Waitara East School rank in Taranaki?
Tikorangi School is 29th of 56 and Waitara East School is 55th of 56 among contributing schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).