Huntly West School vs Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 504 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntly West School
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
114 students
Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga
Huntly · State composite · Years 1–13
400 students
| Measure | Huntly West School Huntly, Waikato | Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga Huntly, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #179 of 179 | #30 of 58 |
| National rank | #1551 of 1,559 | #331 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 114 | 400 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 560 | 516 |
| Total roll | 114 | 400 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | -11.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 87.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 57.5% |
| Māori students | 86% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Huntly | Huntly |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.huntlywest.school.nz | www.rakaumanga.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.2 vs 14.2).
- •Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (516 vs 560).
- •Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga does better on roll size (400 vs 114).
- •Huntly West School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.7% vs -11.2%).
- •Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga is the larger school with 400 students compared with 114.
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 Huntly West School better than Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga ranks higher (36.2 vs 14.2 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 Huntly West School and Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga?
About 504 m in a straight line, between Huntly and Huntly in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Huntly West School: 560. Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga: 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Huntly West School and Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga rank in Waikato?
Huntly West School is 179th of 179 and Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga is 30th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).