Te Kauwhata Primary School vs Te Kura o Rangiriri
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 3.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kauwhata Primary School
Te Kauwhata · State contributing · Years 1–6
416 students
Te Kura o Rangiriri
Rangiriri · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students
| Measure | Te Kauwhata Primary School Te Kauwhata, Waikato | Te Kura o Rangiriri Rangiriri, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 52 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #75 of 179 | #171 of 179 |
| National rank | #831 of 1,559 | #1518 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 416 | 73 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 475 | 539 |
| Total roll | 416 | 73 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 30.2% | 96.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 46.2% | 97.3% |
| Pacific students | 16.3% | 16.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Kauwhata | Rangiriri |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.tkp.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Te Kauwhata Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.9 vs 19.2).
- •Te Kauwhata Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (475 vs 539).
- •Te Kauwhata Primary School does better on roll size (416 vs 73).
- •Te Kura o Rangiriri does better on roll growth (5 years) (96.3% vs 30.2%).
- •Te Kauwhata Primary School is the larger school with 416 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 Primary School better than Te Kura o Rangiriri?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kauwhata Primary School ranks higher (51.9 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 Primary School and Te Kura o Rangiriri?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Te Kauwhata and Rangiriri in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kauwhata Primary School: 475. Te Kura o Rangiriri: 539. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kauwhata Primary School and Te Kura o Rangiriri rank in Waikato?
Te Kauwhata Primary School is 75th of 179 and Te Kura o Rangiriri is 171st of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).