Ngā Taiātea Wharekura vs Piopio College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 81 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura
Nawton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
291 students
Piopio College
Piopio · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
154 students
| Measure | Ngā Taiātea Wharekura Nawton, Waikato | Piopio College Piopio, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 58 | #48 of 58 |
| National rank | #313 of 486 | #416 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 291 | 154 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 499 |
| Total roll | 291 | 154 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.5% | -4.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 72.2% | 54.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 63% | 25% |
| Māori students | 100% | 50% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Nawton | Piopio |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.taiatea.school.nz | www.piopio.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ngā Taiātea Wharekura scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.1 vs 23.8).
- •Piopio College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (499 vs 504).
- •Ngā Taiātea Wharekura does better on roll size (291 vs 154).
- •Ngā Taiātea Wharekura does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.5% vs -4.2%).
- •Ngā Taiātea Wharekura does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (72.2% vs 54.2%).
- •Ngā Taiātea Wharekura is the larger school with 291 students compared with 154.
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 Ngā Taiātea Wharekura better than Piopio College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ngā Taiātea Wharekura ranks higher (39.1 vs 23.8 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 Ngā Taiātea Wharekura and Piopio College?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Nawton and Piopio in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura: 504. Piopio College: 499. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngā Taiātea Wharekura and Piopio College rank in Waikato?
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura is 28th of 58 and Piopio College is 48th of 58 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).