Ruawaro Combined School vs Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 9.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruawaro Combined School
Huntly · State full primary · Years 1–8
25 students
Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga
Huntly · State composite · Years 1–13
400 students
| Measure | Ruawaro Combined School Huntly, Waikato | Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga Huntly, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #30 of 58 |
| National rank | – | #331 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 25 | 400 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 516 |
| Total roll | 25 | 400 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -58.8% | -11.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 87.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 57.5% |
| Māori students | 20% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 1.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Huntly | Huntly |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | – | www.rakaumanga.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (36.2 vs 32.3).
- •Ruawaro Combined School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (479 vs 516).
- •Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga does better on roll size (400 vs 25).
- •Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.2% vs -58.8%).
- •Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga is the larger school with 400 students compared with 25.
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 Ruawaro Combined School better than Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga ranks higher (36.2 vs 32.3 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 Ruawaro Combined School and Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Huntly and Huntly in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ruawaro Combined School: 479. Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga: 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ruawaro Combined School and Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga rank in Waikato?
Ruawaro Combined School is unranked and Te Wharekura o Rākaumangamanga is 30th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).