Te Kauwhata College vs Te Kauwhata Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 639 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kauwhata College
Te Kauwhata · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
500 students
Te Kauwhata Primary School
Te Kauwhata · State contributing · Years 1–6
416 students
| Measure | Te Kauwhata College Te Kauwhata, Waikato | Te Kauwhata Primary School Te Kauwhata, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #40 of 58 | #75 of 179 |
| National rank | #382 of 486 | #831 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 500 | 416 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 500 | 475 |
| Total roll | 500 | 416 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.6% | 30.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 73.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 30.3% | – |
| Māori students | 47.4% | 46.2% |
| Pacific students | 16.2% | 16.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Kauwhata | Te Kauwhata |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | tkcoll.school.nz | www.tkp.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kauwhata Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.9 vs 29.5).
- •Te Kauwhata Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (475 vs 500).
- •Te Kauwhata College does better on roll size (500 vs 416).
- •Te Kauwhata Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (30.2% vs -8.6%).
- •Te Kauwhata College is the larger school with 500 students compared with 416.
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 Kauwhata College better than Te Kauwhata Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kauwhata Primary School ranks higher (51.9 vs 29.5 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 Kauwhata College and Te Kauwhata Primary School?
About 639 m in a straight line, between Te Kauwhata and Te Kauwhata in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kauwhata College: 500. Te Kauwhata Primary School: 475. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kauwhata College and Te Kauwhata Primary School rank in Waikato?
Te Kauwhata College is 40th of 58 and Te Kauwhata Primary School is 75th of 179 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).