Coromandel Area School vs Te Wharekura o Manaia
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 10 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 Wharekura o Manaia
Manaia · State composite · Years 1–13
267 students
| Measure | Coromandel Area School Coromandel, Waikato | Te Wharekura o Manaia Manaia, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 58 | #36 of 58 |
| National rank | #444 of 486 | #362 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 209 | 267 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 512 | 521 |
| Total roll | 209 | 267 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.5% | 28.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 45.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 22.7% | – |
| Māori students | 64.6% | 97% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Coromandel | Manaia |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.coroarea.school.nz | twom.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Wharekura o Manaia scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.4 vs 19.8).
- •Coromandel Area School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (512 vs 521).
- •Te Wharekura o Manaia does better on roll size (267 vs 209).
- •Te Wharekura o Manaia does better on roll growth (5 years) (28.3% vs -9.5%).
- •Te Wharekura o Manaia is the larger school with 267 students compared with 209.
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 Wharekura o Manaia?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Wharekura o Manaia ranks higher (32.4 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 Wharekura o Manaia?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Coromandel and Manaia in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Coromandel Area School: 512. Te Wharekura o Manaia: 521. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Coromandel Area School and Te Wharekura o Manaia rank in Waikato?
Coromandel Area School is 55th of 58 and Te Wharekura o Manaia is 36th of 58 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).