Te Kauwhata College vs Te Kura o Rangiriri
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 3.6 km 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 Kura o Rangiriri
Rangiriri · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students
| Measure | Te Kauwhata College Te Kauwhata, Waikato | Te Kura o Rangiriri Rangiriri, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #40 of 58 | #171 of 179 |
| National rank | #382 of 486 | #1518 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 500 | 73 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 500 | 539 |
| Total roll | 500 | 73 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -8.6% | 96.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 73.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 30.3% | – |
| Māori students | 47.4% | 97.3% |
| Pacific students | 16.2% | 16.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Kauwhata | Rangiriri |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | tkcoll.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Te Kauwhata College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (29.5 vs 19.2).
- •Te Kauwhata College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (500 vs 539).
- •Te Kauwhata College does better on roll size (500 vs 73).
- •Te Kura o Rangiriri does better on roll growth (5 years) (96.3% vs -8.6%).
- •Te Kauwhata College is the larger school with 500 students compared with 73.
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 Kura o Rangiriri?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kauwhata College ranks higher (29.5 vs 19.2 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 Te Kauwhata College and Te Kura o Rangiriri?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Te Kauwhata and Rangiriri in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kauwhata College: 500. Te Kura o Rangiriri: 539. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kauwhata College and Te Kura o Rangiriri rank in Waikato?
Te Kauwhata College is 40th of 58 and Te Kura o Rangiriri is 171st of 179 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).