Mangakōtukutuku College vs Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea
Melville · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students
| Measure | Mangakōtukutuku College Glenview, Waikato | Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea Melville, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 58 | #165 of 179 |
| National rank | #454 of 486 | #1470 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 755 | 127 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 529 | 520 |
| Total roll | 755 | 127 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | -20.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 59.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 25.5% | – |
| Māori students | 50.5% | 99.2% |
| Pacific students | 19.1% | 7.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glenview | Melville |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.mkt.school.nz/ | whakawatea.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (22.5 vs 17.7).
- •Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (520 vs 529).
- •Mangakōtukutuku College does better on roll size (755 vs 127).
- •Mangakōtukutuku College is the larger school with 755 students compared with 127.
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 Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea ranks higher (22.5 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 Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Glenview and Melville in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangakōtukutuku College: 529. Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea: 520. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangakōtukutuku College and Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea rank in Waikato?
Mangakōtukutuku College is 56th of 58 and Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea is 165th of 179 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).