Ngā Taiātea Wharekura vs Te Kōpuku High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.4 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
Te Kōpuku High
Te Rapa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students
| Measure | Ngā Taiātea Wharekura Nawton, Waikato | Te Kōpuku High Te Rapa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 39 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #28 of 58 | #38 of 58 |
| National rank | #313 of 486 | #377 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 291 | 348 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 504 | 525 |
| Total roll | 291 | 348 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.5% | 33.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 72.2% | 76.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 63% | 35% |
| Māori students | 100% | 95.1% |
| Pacific students | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Nawton | Te Rapa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.taiatea.school.nz | www.tekopuku.school.nz/#home |
The verdict
- •Ngā Taiātea Wharekura scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.1 vs 30.2).
- •Ngā Taiātea Wharekura does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (504 vs 525).
- •Te Kōpuku High does better on roll size (348 vs 291).
- •Te Kōpuku High does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.9% vs 8.5%).
- •Te Kōpuku High does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (76.7% vs 72.2%).
- •Te Kōpuku High is the larger school with 348 students compared with 291.
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 Te Kōpuku High?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ngā Taiātea Wharekura ranks higher (39.1 vs 30.2 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 Ngā Taiātea Wharekura and Te Kōpuku High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nawton and Te Rapa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura: 504. Te Kōpuku High: 525. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngā Taiātea Wharekura and Te Kōpuku High rank in Waikato?
Ngā Taiātea Wharekura is 28th of 58 and Te Kōpuku High is 38th of 58 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).