Meremere School vs TKKM o Harataunga
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 84 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meremere School
Meremere ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
12 students
TKKM o Harataunga
Kennedy Bay ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
10 students
| Measure | Meremere School Meremere, Waikato | TKKM o Harataunga Kennedy Bay, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 12 | 10 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 522 | 521 |
| Total roll | 12 | 10 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -67.7% | -11.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 50% | 90% |
| Pacific students | 16.7% | 10% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Meremere | Kennedy Bay |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (18.6 vs 18.9).
- โขTKKM o Harataunga does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (521 vs 522).
- โขMeremere School does better on roll size (12 vs 10).
- โขTKKM o Harataunga does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.1% vs -67.7%).
- โขMeremere School is the larger school with 12 students compared with 10.
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 Meremere School better than TKKM o Harataunga?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Meremere School and TKKM o Harataunga?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Meremere and Kennedy Bay in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Meremere School: 522. TKKM o Harataunga: 521. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Meremere School and TKKM o Harataunga rank in Waikato?
Meremere School is unranked and TKKM o Harataunga is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).