Piopio College vs Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 58 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Piopio College
Piopio · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
154 students
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
Te Awamutu · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students
| Measure | Piopio College Piopio, Waikato | Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 24 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 58 | #37 of 58 |
| National rank | #416 of 486 | #373 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 154 | 96 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 499 | 505 |
| Total roll | 154 | 96 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.2% | -11.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 54.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 25% | – |
| Māori students | 50% | 96.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Piopio | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.piopio.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.6 vs 23.8).
- •Piopio College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (499 vs 505).
- •Piopio College does better on roll size (154 vs 96).
- •Piopio College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.2% vs -11.8%).
- •Piopio College is the larger school with 154 students compared with 96.
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 Piopio College better than Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha ranks higher (30.6 vs 23.8 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 Piopio College and Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Piopio and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Piopio College: 499. Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha: 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Piopio College and Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha rank in Waikato?
Piopio College is 48th of 58 and Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha is 37th of 58 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).