St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) vs Te Rapa School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 3.2 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 Rapa School
Te Rapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
546 students
| Measure | St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) Te Rapa, Waikato | Te Rapa School Te Rapa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 68 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #26 of 179 | #60 of 179 |
| National rank | #435 of 1,559 | #711 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 290 | 546 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 407 | 443 |
| Total roll | 290 | 546 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -3.7% | -1.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.4% | 29.7% |
| Pacific students | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Rapa | Te Rapa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.spc.ac.nz | www.terapa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.3 vs 56.6).
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (407 vs 443).
- •Te Rapa School does better on roll size (546 vs 290).
- •Te Rapa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.8% vs -3.7%).
- •Te Rapa School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 290.
- •St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) is a state integrated school while Te Rapa School 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 Rapa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) ranks higher (68.3 vs 56.6 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 Rapa School?
About 3.2 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 Rapa School: 443. 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 Rapa School rank in Waikato?
St Peter Chanel Catholic School (Te Rapa) is 26th of 179 and Te Rapa School is 60th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).