Hauraki Plains College vs Ngatea School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 489 m 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
Ngatea School
Ngatea · State full primary · Years 1–8
301 students
| Measure | Hauraki Plains College Ngatea, Waikato | Ngatea School Ngatea, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 58 | #85 of 179 |
| National rank | #183 of 486 | #911 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 846 | 301 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 468 | 452 |
| Total roll | 846 | 301 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.5% | -15.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 86.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 57.7% | – |
| Māori students | 26.4% | 21.6% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 3% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ngatea | Ngatea |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.haurakiplains.school.nz | www.ngatea.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hauraki Plains College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.3 vs 48.5).
- •Ngatea School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (452 vs 468).
- •Hauraki Plains College does better on roll size (846 vs 301).
- •Hauraki Plains College does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.5% vs -15.8%).
- •Hauraki Plains College is the larger school with 846 students compared with 301.
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 Ngatea School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hauraki Plains College ranks higher (58.3 vs 48.5 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 Ngatea School?
About 489 m in a straight line, between Ngatea and Ngatea in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hauraki Plains College: 468. Ngatea School: 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hauraki Plains College and Ngatea School rank in Waikato?
Hauraki Plains College is 14th of 58 and Ngatea School is 85th of 179 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).