Ngaruawahia High School vs Te Kura o Hirangi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 158 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ngaruawahia High School
Ngaruawahia ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
352 students
Te Kura o Hirangi
Turangi ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
270 students
| Measure | Ngaruawahia High School Ngaruawahia, Waikato | Te Kura o Hirangi Turangi, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 21 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #51 of 58 | #46 of 58 |
| National rank | #431 of 486 | #408 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 352 | 270 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 534 | 535 |
| Total roll | 352 | 270 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.9% | 19.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 59.7% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 28.6% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 62.2% | 97.8% |
| Pacific students | 12.5% | 0.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ngaruawahia | Turangi |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.ngaruawahiahigh.school.nz/ | โ |
The verdict
- โขTe Kura o Hirangi scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.4 vs 21.2).
- โขNgaruawahia High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (534 vs 535).
- โขNgaruawahia High School does better on roll size (352 vs 270).
- โขTe Kura o Hirangi does better on roll growth (5 years) (19.9% vs 8.9%).
- โขNgaruawahia High School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 270.
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 Ngaruawahia High School better than Te Kura o Hirangi?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o Hirangi ranks higher (25.4 vs 21.2 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 Ngaruawahia High School and Te Kura o Hirangi?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Ngaruawahia and Turangi in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ngaruawahia High School: 534. Te Kura o Hirangi: 535. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ngaruawahia High School and Te Kura o Hirangi rank in Waikato?
Ngaruawahia High School is 51st of 58 and Te Kura o Hirangi is 46th of 58 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).