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Colville School vs TKKM o Harataunga

A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 8.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureColville School
Colville, Waikato
TKKM o Harataunga
Kennedy Bay, Waikato
Success Index (NZ)
35
Lower 50%
19
Lower 50%
Region rankโ€“โ€“
National rankโ€“โ€“
SectorStateState
TypeFull PrimaryFull Primary
Year rangeYears 1โ€“8Years 1โ€“8
Students3710
Equity Index (EQI)478521
Total roll3710
Roll growth (5 yrs)20.7%-11.1%
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+โ€“โ€“
Leavers with NCEA Level 3+โ€“โ€“
Leavers with University Entranceโ€“โ€“
Mฤori students18.9%90%
Pacific students8.1%10%
International students0%0%
suburb or townColvilleKennedy Bay
regionWaikatoWaikato
Websitewww.colville.school.nz/โ€“

The verdict

  • โ€ขColville School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (35.1 vs 18.9).
  • โ€ขColville School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (478 vs 521).
  • โ€ขColville School does better on roll size (37 vs 10).
  • โ€ขColville School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.7% vs -11.1%).
  • โ€ขColville School is the larger school with 37 students compared with 10.

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 Colville School better than TKKM o Harataunga?

On the Success Index (NZ), Colville School ranks higher (35.1 vs 18.9 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 Colville School and TKKM o Harataunga?

About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Colville and Kennedy Bay in Waikato.

Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?

Colville School: 478. TKKM o Harataunga: 521. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.

How do Colville School and TKKM o Harataunga rank in Waikato?

Colville School is unranked and TKKM o Harataunga is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).