Te Kōpuku High vs Tokoroa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 76 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
Tokoroa High School
Tokoroa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
491 students
| Measure | Te Kōpuku High Te Rapa, Waikato | Tokoroa High School Tokoroa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 58 | #50 of 58 |
| National rank | #377 of 486 | #420 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 348 | 491 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 525 | 525 |
| Total roll | 348 | 491 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 33.9% | -5.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.7% | 71.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 35% | 48.5% |
| Māori students | 95.1% | 65.8% |
| Pacific students | 7.8% | 36.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Rapa | Tokoroa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.tekopuku.school.nz/#home | www.tokoroahigh.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Te Kōpuku High scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.2 vs 23.2).
- •Tokoroa High School does better on roll size (491 vs 348).
- •Te Kōpuku High does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.9% vs -5.8%).
- •Te Kōpuku High does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (76.7% vs 71.2%).
- •Tokoroa High School is the larger school with 491 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 Tokoroa High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kōpuku High ranks higher (30.2 vs 23.2 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 Tokoroa High School?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Te Rapa and Tokoroa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kōpuku High: 525. Tokoroa High School: 525. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kōpuku High and Tokoroa High School rank in Waikato?
Te Kōpuku High is 38th of 58 and Tokoroa High School is 50th of 58 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).