Rangitoto School vs Tatuanui School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 86 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rangitoto School
Rangitoto ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
20 students
Tatuanui School
Tatuanui ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
143 students
| Measure | Rangitoto School Rangitoto, Waikato | Tatuanui School Tatuanui, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #55 of 179 |
| National rank | โ | #635 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 20 | 143 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 426 |
| Total roll | 20 | 143 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | -3.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 40% | 7% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 0.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rangitoto | Tatuanui |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.rangi.school.nz/ | www.tatuanui.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขTatuanui School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.6 vs 56.9).
- โขTatuanui School does better on roll size (143 vs 20).
- โขRangitoto School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0% vs -3.7%).
- โขTatuanui School is the larger school with 143 students compared with 20.
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 Rangitoto School better than Tatuanui School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tatuanui School ranks higher (59.6 vs 56.9 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 Rangitoto School and Tatuanui School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Rangitoto and Tatuanui in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rangitoto School: 426. Tatuanui School: 426. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rangitoto School and Tatuanui School rank in Waikato?
Rangitoto School is unranked and Tatuanui School is 55th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).