Mangakōtukutuku College vs Rukuhia School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 4.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mangakōtukutuku College
Glenview · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
755 students
Rukuhia School
Ohaupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
| Measure | Mangakōtukutuku College Glenview, Waikato | Rukuhia School Ohaupo, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 58 | #47 of 179 |
| National rank | #454 of 486 | #573 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 755 | 103 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 529 | 426 |
| Total roll | 755 | 103 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | 13% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 59.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 25.5% | – |
| Māori students | 50.5% | 21.4% |
| Pacific students | 19.1% | 6.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glenview | Ohaupo |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.mkt.school.nz/ | www.rukuhia.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rukuhia School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.5 vs 17.7).
- •Rukuhia School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 529).
- •Mangakōtukutuku College does better on roll size (755 vs 103).
- •Mangakōtukutuku College is the larger school with 755 students compared with 103.
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 Mangakōtukutuku College better than Rukuhia School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rukuhia School ranks higher (62.5 vs 17.7 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 Mangakōtukutuku College and Rukuhia School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Glenview and Ohaupo in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangakōtukutuku College: 529. Rukuhia School: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangakōtukutuku College and Rukuhia School rank in Waikato?
Mangakōtukutuku College is 56th of 58 and Rukuhia School is 47th of 179 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).