Ohinewai School vs Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ohinewai School
Ohinewai · State full primary · Years 1–8
138 students
Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga
Huntly · State composite · Years 1–13
400 students
| Measure | Ohinewai School Ohinewai, Waikato | Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga Huntly, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #139 of 179 | #30 of 58 |
| National rank | #1243 of 1,559 | #331 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 138 | 400 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 484 | 516 |
| Total roll | 138 | 400 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -16.8% | -11.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 87.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 57.5% |
| Māori students | 31.2% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ohinewai | Huntly |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.ohinewai.school.nz | www.rakaumanga.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.2 vs 33.9).
- •Ohinewai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (484 vs 516).
- •Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga does better on roll size (400 vs 138).
- •Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.2% vs -16.8%).
- •Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga is the larger school with 400 students compared with 138.
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 Ohinewai School better than Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga ranks higher (36.2 vs 33.9 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 Ohinewai School and Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Ohinewai and Huntly in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ohinewai School: 484. Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga: 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ohinewai School and Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga rank in Waikato?
Ohinewai School is 139th of 179 and Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga is 30th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).