Hauraki Plains College vs Onewhero Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 52 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
Onewhero Area School
Onewhero · State composite · Years 1–13
382 students
| Measure | Hauraki Plains College Ngatea, Waikato | Onewhero Area School Onewhero, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 58 | #24 of 58 |
| National rank | #183 of 486 | #282 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 846 | 382 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 468 | 467 |
| Total roll | 846 | 382 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.5% | -24.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 86.1% | 81.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 57.7% | 36.4% |
| Māori students | 26.4% | 28% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 8.6% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Ngatea | Onewhero |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.haurakiplains.school.nz | www.onewhero.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Hauraki Plains College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.3 vs 42.3).
- •Onewhero Area School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 468).
- •Hauraki Plains College does better on roll size (846 vs 382).
- •Hauraki Plains College does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.5% vs -24.6%).
- •Hauraki Plains College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (86.1% vs 81.8%).
- •Hauraki Plains College is the larger school with 846 students compared with 382.
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 Onewhero Area School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hauraki Plains College ranks higher (58.3 vs 42.3 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 Onewhero Area School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Ngatea and Onewhero in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hauraki Plains College: 468. Onewhero Area School: 467. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hauraki Plains College and Onewhero Area School rank in Waikato?
Hauraki Plains College is 14th of 58 and Onewhero Area School is 24th of 58 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).