Mihi School vs Te Kura o Rangiriri
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 154 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mihi School
Reporoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
16 students
Te Kura o Rangiriri
Rangiriri · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students
| Measure | Mihi School Reporoa, Waikato | Te Kura o Rangiriri Rangiriri, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #171 of 179 |
| National rank | – | #1518 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 16 | 73 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 539 | 539 |
| Total roll | 16 | 73 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -34.8% | 96.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 56.3% | 97.3% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 16.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Reporoa | Rangiriri |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.mihi.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Te Kura o Rangiriri scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (19.2 vs 14.2).
- •Te Kura o Rangiriri does better on roll size (73 vs 16).
- •Te Kura o Rangiriri does better on roll growth (5 years) (96.3% vs -34.8%).
- •Te Kura o Rangiriri is the larger school with 73 students compared with 16.
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 Mihi School better than Te Kura o Rangiriri?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o Rangiriri ranks higher (19.2 vs 14.2 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 Mihi School and Te Kura o Rangiriri?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Reporoa and Rangiriri in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mihi School: 539. Te Kura o Rangiriri: 539. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mihi School and Te Kura o Rangiriri rank in Waikato?
Mihi School is unranked and Te Kura o Rangiriri is 171st of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).