Te Awamutu Intermediate vs Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 2.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Awamutu Intermediate
Te Awamutu · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students
Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha
Te Awamutu · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students
| Measure | Te Awamutu Intermediate Te Awamutu, Waikato | Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha Te Awamutu, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #122 of 179 | #37 of 58 |
| National rank | #1099 of 1,559 | #373 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 531 | 96 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 479 | 505 |
| Total roll | 531 | 96 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -7.7% | -11.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 31.8% | 96.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Awamutu | Te Awamutu |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | teawamutuint.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Te Awamutu Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (40.3 vs 30.6).
- •Te Awamutu Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (479 vs 505).
- •Te Awamutu Intermediate does better on roll size (531 vs 96).
- •Te Awamutu Intermediate does better on roll growth (5 years) (-7.7% vs -11.8%).
- •Te Awamutu Intermediate is the larger school with 531 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 Intermediate better than Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Awamutu Intermediate ranks higher (40.3 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 Intermediate and Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Te Awamutu and Te Awamutu in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Awamutu Intermediate: 479. 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 Intermediate and Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha rank in Waikato?
Te Awamutu Intermediate is 122nd of 179 and Te Wharekura o Nga Purapura o Te Aroha is 37th of 58 among intermediate schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).