St Andrews Middle School vs Te Kōpuku High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Andrews Middle School
Te Rapa · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
137 students
Te Kōpuku High
Te Rapa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students
| Measure | St Andrews Middle School Te Rapa, Waikato | Te Kōpuku High Te Rapa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #166 of 179 | #38 of 58 |
| National rank | #1472 of 1,559 | #377 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Restricted Composite (Year 7-10) | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–10 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 137 | 348 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 541 | 525 |
| Total roll | 137 | 348 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 21.9% | 33.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 76.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 35% |
| Māori students | 65% | 95.1% |
| Pacific students | 13.1% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Rapa | Te Rapa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.standrewsmiddle.school.nz/ | www.tekopuku.school.nz/#home |
The verdict
- •Te Kōpuku High scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.2 vs 22.4).
- •Te Kōpuku High does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (525 vs 541).
- •Te Kōpuku High does better on roll size (348 vs 137).
- •Te Kōpuku High does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.9% vs 21.9%).
- •Te Kōpuku High is the larger school with 348 students compared with 137.
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 St Andrews Middle School better than Te Kōpuku High?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kōpuku High ranks higher (30.2 vs 22.4 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 St Andrews Middle School and Te Kōpuku High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Te Rapa and Te Rapa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Andrews Middle School: 541. Te Kōpuku High: 525. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Andrews Middle School and Te Kōpuku High rank in Waikato?
St Andrews Middle School is 166th of 179 and Te Kōpuku High is 38th of 58 among restricted composite (year 7-10) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).