Te Kōpuku High vs Te Kowhai School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kōpuku High
Te Rapa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
348 students
Te Kowhai School
Te Kowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
314 students
| Measure | Te Kōpuku High Te Rapa, Waikato | Te Kowhai School Te Kowhai, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #38 of 58 | #12 of 179 |
| National rank | #377 of 486 | #219 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 348 | 314 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 525 | 414 |
| Total roll | 348 | 314 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 33.9% | 10.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 35% | – |
| Māori students | 95.1% | 10.2% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 4.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Rapa | Te Kowhai |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.tekopuku.school.nz/#home | www.tekowhai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kowhai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.4 vs 30.2).
- •Te Kowhai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 525).
- •Te Kōpuku High does better on roll size (348 vs 314).
- •Te Kōpuku High does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.9% vs 10.9%).
- •Te Kōpuku High is the larger school with 348 students compared with 314.
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 Kōpuku High better than Te Kowhai School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kowhai School ranks higher (77.4 vs 30.2 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 Kōpuku High and Te Kowhai School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Te Rapa and Te Kowhai in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kōpuku High: 525. Te Kowhai School: 414. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kōpuku High and Te Kowhai School rank in Waikato?
Te Kōpuku High is 38th of 58 and Te Kowhai School is 12th of 179 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).