Pekapekarau School vs Te Awamutu College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 2.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pekapekarau School
Te Awamutu · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,278 students
| Measure | Pekapekarau School Te Awamutu, Waikato | Te Awamutu College Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #107 of 179 | #23 of 58 |
| National rank | #1024 of 1,559 | #280 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 320 | 1,278 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 493 | 481 |
| Total roll | 320 | 1,278 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 28.4% | 10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 65.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 36.3% |
| Māori students | 52.8% | 27.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0.3% |
| suburb or town | Te Awamutu | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.pekapekarau.school.nz | www.tac.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Pekapekarau School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (43.8 vs 42.6).
- •Te Awamutu College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (481 vs 493).
- •Te Awamutu College does better on roll size (1,278 vs 320).
- •Pekapekarau School does better on roll growth (5 years) (28.4% vs 10.9%).
- •Te Awamutu College is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 320.
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 Pekapekarau School better than Te Awamutu College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pekapekarau School ranks higher (43.8 vs 42.6 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 Pekapekarau School and Te Awamutu College?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Te Awamutu and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pekapekarau School: 493. Te Awamutu College: 481. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pekapekarau School and Te Awamutu College rank in Waikato?
Pekapekarau School is 107th of 179 and Te Awamutu College is 23rd of 58 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).