Onewhero Area School vs Te Kohanga School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Onewhero Area School
Onewhero · State composite · Years 1–13
382 students
Te Kohanga School
Tuakau · State contributing · Years 1–6
23 students
| Measure | Onewhero Area School Onewhero, Waikato | Te Kohanga School Tuakau, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #24 of 58 | – |
| National rank | #282 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 382 | 23 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 467 | 542 |
| Total roll | 382 | 23 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -24.6% | -32.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 81.8% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 36.4% | – |
| Māori students | 28% | 78.3% |
| Pacific students | 8.6% | 17.4% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Onewhero | Tuakau |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.onewhero.school.nz/ | www.tekohanga.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Onewhero Area School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.3 vs 13.9).
- •Onewhero Area School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (467 vs 542).
- •Onewhero Area School does better on roll size (382 vs 23).
- •Onewhero Area School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-24.6% vs -32.4%).
- •Onewhero Area School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 23.
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 Onewhero Area School better than Te Kohanga School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Onewhero Area School ranks higher (42.3 vs 13.9 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 Onewhero Area School and Te Kohanga School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Onewhero and Tuakau in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Onewhero Area School: 467. Te Kohanga School: 542. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Onewhero Area School and Te Kohanga School rank in Waikato?
Onewhero Area School is 24th of 58 and Te Kohanga School is unranked among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).