Kuranui Primary School vs Te Poi School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kuranui Primary School
Tirau Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
50 students
Te Poi School
Te Poi Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
57 students
| Measure | Kuranui Primary School Tirau, Waikato | Te Poi School Te Poi, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | β | β |
| National rank | β | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1β6 | Years 1β6 |
| Students | 50 | 57 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 486 |
| Total roll | 50 | 57 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.1% | -21.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 30% | 54.4% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 8.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tirau | Te Poi |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.kuranui.school.nz | www.tepoi.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Kuranui Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.7 vs 31.5).
- β’Kuranui Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (472 vs 486).
- β’Te Poi School does better on roll size (57 vs 50).
- β’Kuranui Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.1% vs -21.1%).
- β’Te Poi School is the larger school with 57 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 Kuranui Primary School better than Te Poi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kuranui Primary School ranks higher (36.7 vs 31.5 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 Kuranui Primary School and Te Poi School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Tirau and Te Poi in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kuranui Primary School: 472. Te Poi School: 486. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kuranui Primary School and Te Poi School rank in Waikato?
Kuranui Primary School is unranked and Te Poi School is unranked among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).