Coromandel Area School vs TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 220 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
TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa
Taupo · State composite · Years 1–13
194 students
| Measure | Coromandel Area School Coromandel, Waikato | TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa Taupo, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #55 of 58 | #45 of 58 |
| National rank | #444 of 486 | #402 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 209 | 194 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 512 | 516 |
| Total roll | 209 | 194 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.5% | -18.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 45.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 22.7% | – |
| Māori students | 64.6% | 97.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Coromandel | Taupo |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.coroarea.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.9 vs 19.8).
- •Coromandel Area School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (512 vs 516).
- •Coromandel Area School does better on roll size (209 vs 194).
- •Coromandel Area School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.5% vs -18.8%).
- •Coromandel Area School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 194.
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 TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa?
On the Success Index (NZ), TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa ranks higher (25.9 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 TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Coromandel and Taupo in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Coromandel Area School: 512. TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa: 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Coromandel Area School and TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa rank in Waikato?
Coromandel Area School is 55th of 58 and TKKM o Whakarewa I Te Reo Ki Tuwharetoa is 45th of 58 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).