Hinuera School vs Mangatawhiri School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 93 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
Mangatawhiri School
Pokeno ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
172 students
| Measure | Hinuera School Hinuera, Waikato | Mangatawhiri School Pokeno, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #62 of 179 | #63 of 179 |
| National rank | #720 of 1,559 | #732 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 174 | 172 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 435 | 436 |
| Total roll | 174 | 172 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16% | -18.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13.8% | 18% |
| Pacific students | 1.1% | 8.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hinuera | Pokeno |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.hinuera.school.nz | www.mangatawhirischool.com |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (56.1 vs 55.8).
- โขHinuera School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (435 vs 436).
- โขHinuera School does better on roll size (174 vs 172).
- โขHinuera School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-16% vs -18.8%).
- โขHinuera School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 172.
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 Mangatawhiri School?
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 Hinuera School and Mangatawhiri School?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Hinuera and Pokeno in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hinuera School: 435. Mangatawhiri School: 436. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hinuera School and Mangatawhiri School rank in Waikato?
Hinuera School is 62nd of 179 and Mangatawhiri School is 63rd of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).