He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit vs Ngā Taiātea Wharekura
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 2.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit
Hamilton · State teen parent unit
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura
Nawton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
291 students
| Measure | He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit Hamilton, Waikato | Ngā Taiātea Wharekura Nawton, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #28 of 58 |
| National rank | – | #313 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Teen Parent Unit | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | – | Years 9–13 |
| Students | – | 291 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 504 |
| Total roll | – | 291 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | 8.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 72.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 63% |
| Māori students | – | 100% |
| Pacific students | – | 5.2% |
| International students | – | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton | Nawton |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.fraser.school.nz | www.taiatea.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ngā Taiātea Wharekura does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (504 vs 569).
- •Ngā Taiātea Wharekura does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.5% vs 0%).
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 He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit better than Ngā Taiātea Wharekura?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit and Ngā Taiātea Wharekura?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Nawton in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit: 569. Ngā Taiātea Wharekura: 504. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit and Ngā Taiātea Wharekura rank in Waikato?
He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit is unranked and Ngā Taiātea Wharekura is 28th of 58 among teen parent unit schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).