St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) vs Te Kōpuku High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa)
Te Rapa · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
Te Kōpuku High
Te Rapa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students
| Measure | St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) Te Rapa, Waikato | Te Kōpuku High Te Rapa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #26 of 179 | #38 of 58 |
| National rank | #435 of 1,559 | #377 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 290 | 348 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 525 |
| Total roll | 290 | 348 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.7% | 33.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 76.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 35% |
| Māori students | 11.4% | 95.1% |
| Pacific students | 10.3% | 7.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Rapa | Te Rapa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.spc.ac.nz | www.tekopuku.school.nz/#home |
The verdict
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.3 vs 30.2).
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 525).
- •Te Kōpuku High does better on roll size (348 vs 290).
- •Te Kōpuku High does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.9% vs -3.7%).
- •Te Kōpuku High is the larger school with 348 students compared with 290.
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) is a state integrated school while Te Kōpuku High is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) better than Te Kōpuku High?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) ranks higher (68.3 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 St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) and Te Kōpuku High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Te Rapa and Te Rapa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa): 407. Te Kōpuku High: 525. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) and Te Kōpuku High rank in Waikato?
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) is 26th of 179 and Te Kōpuku High is 38th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).