Hauraki Plains College vs Kopuarahi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hauraki Plains College
Ngatea · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
846 students
Kopuarahi School
Thames · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students
| Measure | Hauraki Plains College Ngatea, Waikato | Kopuarahi School Thames, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 58 | – |
| National rank | #183 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 846 | 9 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 468 | 524 |
| Total roll | 846 | 9 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.5% | -57.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 86.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 57.7% | – |
| Māori students | 26.4% | 44.4% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 0% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ngatea | Thames |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.haurakiplains.school.nz | www.kopuarahi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hauraki Plains College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.3 vs 17.9).
- •Hauraki Plains College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (468 vs 524).
- •Hauraki Plains College does better on roll size (846 vs 9).
- •Hauraki Plains College does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.5% vs -57.1%).
- •Hauraki Plains College is the larger school with 846 students compared with 9.
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 Hauraki Plains College better than Kopuarahi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hauraki Plains College ranks higher (58.3 vs 17.9 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 Hauraki Plains College and Kopuarahi School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Ngatea and Thames in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hauraki Plains College: 468. Kopuarahi School: 524. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hauraki Plains College and Kopuarahi School rank in Waikato?
Hauraki Plains College is 14th of 58 and Kopuarahi School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).