Ōpoutere School vs Tahuna School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 52 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ōpoutere School
Whangamata · State full primary · Years 1–8
117 students
Tahuna School
Tahuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
84 students
| Measure | Ōpoutere School Whangamata, Waikato | Tahuna School Tahuna, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #89 of 179 | #113 of 179 |
| National rank | #920 of 1,559 | #1044 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 117 | 84 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 459 | 459 |
| Total roll | 117 | 84 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.5% | -16.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 41% | 14.3% |
| Pacific students | 1.7% | 6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whangamata | Tahuna |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | – | www.tahunaschool.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Ōpoutere School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (48.1 vs 43.1).
- •Ōpoutere School does better on roll size (117 vs 84).
- •Ōpoutere School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.5% vs -16.7%).
- •Ōpoutere School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 84.
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 Ōpoutere School better than Tahuna School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ōpoutere School ranks higher (48.1 vs 43.1 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 Ōpoutere School and Tahuna School?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Whangamata and Tahuna in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōpoutere School: 459. Tahuna School: 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōpoutere School and Tahuna School rank in Waikato?
Ōpoutere School is 89th of 179 and Tahuna School is 113th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).