Rukuhia School vs Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 4.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rukuhia School
Ohaupo · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea
Melville · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students
| Measure | Rukuhia School Ohaupo, Waikato | Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea Melville, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #47 of 179 | #165 of 179 |
| National rank | #573 of 1,559 | #1470 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 103 | 127 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 426 | 520 |
| Total roll | 103 | 127 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13% | -20.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.4% | 99.2% |
| Pacific students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ohaupo | Melville |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.rukuhia.school.nz | whakawatea.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rukuhia School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.5 vs 22.5).
- •Rukuhia School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (426 vs 520).
- •Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea does better on roll size (127 vs 103).
- •Rukuhia School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13% vs -20.4%).
- •Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea is the larger school with 127 students compared with 103.
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 Rukuhia School better than Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rukuhia School ranks higher (62.5 vs 22.5 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 Rukuhia School and Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Ohaupo and Melville in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Rukuhia School: 426. Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea: 520. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Rukuhia School and Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea rank in Waikato?
Rukuhia School is 47th of 179 and Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawatea is 165th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).