Aka Aka School vs Te Kohanga School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 4.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aka Aka School
Aka Aka Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
50 students
Te Kohanga School
Tuakau Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
23 students
| Measure | Aka Aka School Aka Aka, Waikato | Te Kohanga School Tuakau, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | β | β |
| National rank | β | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | Years 1β6 |
| Students | 50 | 23 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 488 | 542 |
| Total roll | 50 | 23 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 44.2% | -32.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 42% | 78.3% |
| Pacific students | 18% | 17.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aka Aka | Tuakau |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.akaaka.school.nz | www.tekohanga.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Aka Aka School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.4 vs 13.9).
- β’Aka Aka School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (488 vs 542).
- β’Aka Aka School does better on roll size (50 vs 23).
- β’Aka Aka School does better on roll growth (5 years) (44.2% vs -32.4%).
- β’Aka Aka School is the larger school with 50 students compared with 23.
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 Aka Aka School better than Te Kohanga School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Aka Aka School ranks higher (32.4 vs 13.9 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 Aka Aka School and Te Kohanga School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Aka Aka and Tuakau in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aka Aka School: 488. Te Kohanga School: 542. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aka Aka School and Te Kohanga School rank in Waikato?
Aka Aka School is unranked and Te Kohanga School is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).