Raglan Area School vs Te Mata School (Raglan)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 8.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Raglan Area School
Raglan · State composite · Years 1–13
611 students
Te Mata School (Raglan)
Raglan · State full primary · Years 1–8
157 students
| Measure | Raglan Area School Raglan, Waikato | Te Mata School (Raglan) Raglan, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 54 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #17 of 58 | #22 of 179 |
| National rank | #211 of 486 | #370 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 611 | 157 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 453 | 413 |
| Total roll | 611 | 157 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.4% | 9.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 75% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 44.4% | – |
| Māori students | 40.6% | 19.1% |
| Pacific students | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Raglan | Raglan |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.raglanarea.school.nz | www.temataraglan.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Mata School (Raglan) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.0 vs 53.5).
- •Te Mata School (Raglan) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (413 vs 453).
- •Raglan Area School does better on roll size (611 vs 157).
- •Raglan Area School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.4% vs 9.1%).
- •Raglan Area School is the larger school with 611 students compared with 157.
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 Raglan Area School better than Te Mata School (Raglan)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Mata School (Raglan) ranks higher (71.0 vs 53.5 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 Raglan Area School and Te Mata School (Raglan)?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Raglan and Raglan in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Raglan Area School: 453. Te Mata School (Raglan): 413. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Raglan Area School and Te Mata School (Raglan) rank in Waikato?
Raglan Area School is 17th of 58 and Te Mata School (Raglan) is 22nd of 179 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).