Te Awamutu College vs Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 366 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,278 students
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
Te Awamutu · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students
| Measure | Te Awamutu College Te Awamutu, Waikato | Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 43 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 58 | #37 of 58 |
| National rank | #280 of 486 | #373 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 1,278 | 96 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 481 | 505 |
| Total roll | 1,278 | 96 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.9% | -11.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 65.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 36.3% | – |
| Māori students | 27.3% | 96.9% |
| Pacific students | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Awamutu | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.tac.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •Te Awamutu College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (42.6 vs 30.6).
- •Te Awamutu College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (481 vs 505).
- •Te Awamutu College does better on roll size (1,278 vs 96).
- •Te Awamutu College does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.9% vs -11.8%).
- •Te Awamutu College is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 96.
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 Te Awamutu College better than Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Awamutu College ranks higher (42.6 vs 30.6 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 Te Awamutu College and Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha?
About 366 m in a straight line, between Te Awamutu and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Awamutu College: 481. Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha: 505. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Awamutu College and Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha rank in Waikato?
Te Awamutu College is 23rd of 58 and Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha is 37th of 58 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).