Te Kōpuku High vs Te Rapa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 1.8 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 Rapa School
Te Rapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
546 students
| Measure | Te Kōpuku High Te Rapa, Waikato | Te Rapa School Te Rapa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 58 | #60 of 179 |
| National rank | #377 of 486 | #711 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 348 | 546 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 525 | 443 |
| Total roll | 348 | 546 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 33.9% | -1.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.7% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 35% | – |
| Māori students | 95.1% | 29.7% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 11.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Rapa | Te Rapa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.tekopuku.school.nz/#home | www.terapa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Rapa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.6 vs 30.2).
- •Te Rapa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (443 vs 525).
- •Te Rapa School does better on roll size (546 vs 348).
- •Te Kōpuku High does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.9% vs -1.8%).
- •Te Rapa School is the larger school with 546 students compared with 348.
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 Rapa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Rapa School ranks higher (56.6 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 Rapa School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Te Rapa and Te Rapa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kōpuku High: 525. Te Rapa School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kōpuku High and Te Rapa School rank in Waikato?
Te Kōpuku High is 38th of 58 and Te Rapa School is 60th of 179 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).