Hinuera School vs Kuranui Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 9.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hinuera School
Hinuera ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
174 students
Kuranui Primary School
Tirau ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
50 students
| Measure | Hinuera School Hinuera, Waikato | Kuranui Primary School Tirau, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 179 | โ |
| National rank | #720 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 174 | 50 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 472 |
| Total roll | 174 | 50 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16% | -5.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13.8% | 30% |
| Pacific students | 1.1% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hinuera | Tirau |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hinuera.school.nz | www.kuranui.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHinuera School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.1 vs 36.7).
- โขHinuera School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (435 vs 472).
- โขHinuera School does better on roll size (174 vs 50).
- โขKuranui Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.1% vs -16%).
- โขHinuera School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 50.
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 Hinuera School better than Kuranui Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hinuera School ranks higher (56.1 vs 36.7 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 Hinuera School and Kuranui Primary School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Hinuera and Tirau in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hinuera School: 435. Kuranui Primary School: 472. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hinuera School and Kuranui Primary School rank in Waikato?
Hinuera School is 62nd of 179 and Kuranui Primary School is unranked among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).