Mangakōtukutuku College vs Te Kura o Hirangi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 138 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 o Hirangi
Turangi · State composite · Years 1–13
270 students
| Measure | Mangakōtukutuku College Glenview, Waikato | Te Kura o Hirangi Turangi, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 18 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 58 | #46 of 58 |
| National rank | #454 of 486 | #408 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 755 | 270 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 529 | 535 |
| Total roll | 755 | 270 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | 19.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 59.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 25.5% | – |
| Māori students | 50.5% | 97.8% |
| Pacific students | 19.1% | 0.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Glenview | Turangi |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.mkt.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •Te Kura o Hirangi scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.4 vs 17.7).
- •Mangakōtukutuku College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (529 vs 535).
- •Mangakōtukutuku College does better on roll size (755 vs 270).
- •Mangakōtukutuku College is the larger school with 755 students compared with 270.
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 o Hirangi?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o Hirangi ranks higher (25.4 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 o Hirangi?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Glenview and Turangi in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangakōtukutuku College: 529. Te Kura o Hirangi: 535. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangakōtukutuku College and Te Kura o Hirangi rank in Waikato?
Mangakōtukutuku College is 56th of 58 and Te Kura o Hirangi is 46th of 58 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).