Ngahinapouri School vs Te Mata School (Raglan)
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 30 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ngahinapouri School
Ngahinapouri · State full primary · Years 1–8
192 students
Te Mata School (Raglan)
Raglan · State full primary · Years 1–8
157 students
| Measure | Ngahinapouri School Ngahinapouri, Waikato | Te Mata School (Raglan) Raglan, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #32 of 179 | #22 of 179 |
| National rank | #503 of 1,559 | #370 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 192 | 157 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 415 | 413 |
| Total roll | 192 | 157 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -2.1% | 9.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ngahinapouri | Raglan |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.ngahinapouri.school.nz | www.temataraglan.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Mata School (Raglan) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.0 vs 64.8).
- •Te Mata School (Raglan) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 415).
- •Ngahinapouri School does better on roll size (192 vs 157).
- •Te Mata School (Raglan) does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.1% vs -2.1%).
- •Ngahinapouri School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 157.
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 Ngahinapouri School better than Te Mata School (Raglan)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Mata School (Raglan) ranks higher (71.0 vs 64.8 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 Ngahinapouri School and Te Mata School (Raglan)?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Ngahinapouri and Raglan in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngahinapouri School: 415. Te Mata School (Raglan): 413. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngahinapouri School and Te Mata School (Raglan) rank in Waikato?
Ngahinapouri School is 32nd of 179 and Te Mata School (Raglan) is 22nd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).