Ōtorohanga College vs Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 70 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ōtorohanga College
Otorohanga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
359 students
Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga
Huntly · State composite · Years 1–13
400 students
| Measure | Ōtorohanga College Otorohanga, Waikato | Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga Huntly, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #39 of 58 | #30 of 58 |
| National rank | #381 of 486 | #331 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 359 | 400 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 515 | 516 |
| Total roll | 359 | 400 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18.8% | -11.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 64.1% | 87.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 32.8% | 57.5% |
| Māori students | 46.5% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otorohanga | Huntly |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.otocoll.school.nz | www.rakaumanga.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.2 vs 29.5).
- •Ōtorohanga College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (515 vs 516).
- •Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga does better on roll size (400 vs 359).
- •Ōtorohanga College does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.8% vs -11.2%).
- •Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (87.5% vs 64.1%).
- •Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga is the larger school with 400 students compared with 359.
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 Ōtorohanga College better than Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga ranks higher (36.2 vs 29.5 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 Ōtorohanga College and Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Otorohanga and Huntly in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ōtorohanga College: 515. Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga: 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ōtorohanga College and Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga rank in Waikato?
Ōtorohanga College is 39th of 58 and Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga is 30th of 58 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).