Rotokauri School vs Te Kōpuku High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 3.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rotokauri School
Hamilton · State full primary · Years 1–8
249 students
Te Kōpuku High
Te Rapa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students
| Measure | Rotokauri School Hamilton, Waikato | Te Kōpuku High Te Rapa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 72 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 179 | #38 of 58 |
| National rank | #353 of 1,559 | #377 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 249 | 348 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 423 | 525 |
| Total roll | 249 | 348 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 16.2% | 33.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 76.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 35% |
| Māori students | 20.5% | 95.1% |
| Pacific students | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hamilton | Te Rapa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.rotokauri.school.nz | www.tekopuku.school.nz/#home |
The verdict
- •Rotokauri School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (71.5 vs 30.2).
- •Rotokauri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (423 vs 525).
- •Te Kōpuku High does better on roll size (348 vs 249).
- •Te Kōpuku High does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.9% vs 16.2%).
- •Te Kōpuku High is the larger school with 348 students compared with 249.
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 Rotokauri School better than Te Kōpuku High?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rotokauri School ranks higher (71.5 vs 30.2 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 Rotokauri School and Te Kōpuku High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Te Rapa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rotokauri School: 423. Te Kōpuku High: 525. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rotokauri School and Te Kōpuku High rank in Waikato?
Rotokauri School is 21st of 179 and Te Kōpuku High is 38th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).