Coromandel Area School vs Te Rerenga School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 8.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coromandel Area School
Coromandel · State composite · Years 1–13
209 students
Te Rerenga School
Te Rerenga · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students
| Measure | Coromandel Area School Coromandel, Waikato | Te Rerenga School Te Rerenga, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 58 | #46 of 179 |
| National rank | #444 of 486 | #567 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 209 | 122 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 512 | 428 |
| Total roll | 209 | 122 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.5% | 5.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 45.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 22.7% | – |
| Māori students | 64.6% | 25.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 6.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Coromandel | Te Rerenga |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.coroarea.school.nz | www.tererenga.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Rerenga School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.7 vs 19.8).
- •Te Rerenga School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (428 vs 512).
- •Coromandel Area School does better on roll size (209 vs 122).
- •Te Rerenga School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.4% vs -9.5%).
- •Coromandel Area School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 122.
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 Coromandel Area School better than Te Rerenga School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Rerenga School ranks higher (62.7 vs 19.8 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 Coromandel Area School and Te Rerenga School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Coromandel and Te Rerenga in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Coromandel Area School: 512. Te Rerenga School: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Coromandel Area School and Te Rerenga School rank in Waikato?
Coromandel Area School is 55th of 58 and Te Rerenga School is 46th of 179 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).