Rangitoto School vs Te Kuiti High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 9.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rangitoto School
Rangitoto · State full primary · Years 1–8
20 students
Te Kuiti High School
Te Kuiti · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
297 students
| Measure | Rangitoto School Rangitoto, Waikato | Te Kuiti High School Te Kuiti, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #35 of 58 |
| National rank | – | #358 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 20 | 297 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 522 |
| Total roll | 20 | 297 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0% | 15.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 74.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 52.3% |
| Māori students | 40% | 65.3% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 10.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rangitoto | Te Kuiti |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.rangi.school.nz/ | www.tkhs.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Rangitoto School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.9 vs 32.7).
- •Rangitoto School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 522).
- •Te Kuiti High School does better on roll size (297 vs 20).
- •Te Kuiti High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15.6% vs 0%).
- •Te Kuiti High School is the larger school with 297 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 Te Kuiti High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rangitoto School ranks higher (56.9 vs 32.7 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 Te Kuiti High School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Rangitoto and Te Kuiti in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rangitoto School: 426. Te Kuiti High School: 522. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rangitoto School and Te Kuiti High School rank in Waikato?
Rangitoto School is unranked and Te Kuiti High School is 35th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).