Te Kowhai School vs Te Rapa School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kowhai School
Te Kowhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
314 students
Te Rapa School
Te Rapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
546 students
| Measure | Te Kowhai School Te Kowhai, Waikato | Te Rapa School Te Rapa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 77 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 179 | #60 of 179 |
| National rank | #219 of 1,559 | #711 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 314 | 546 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 414 | 443 |
| Total roll | 314 | 546 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 10.9% | -1.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.2% | 29.7% |
| Pacific students | 4.1% | 11.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Kowhai | Te Rapa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.tekowhai.school.nz | www.terapa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kowhai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (77.4 vs 56.6).
- •Te Kowhai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (414 vs 443).
- •Te Rapa School does better on roll size (546 vs 314).
- •Te Kowhai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (10.9% vs -1.8%).
- •Te Rapa School is the larger school with 546 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 Kowhai School better than Te Rapa School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kowhai School ranks higher (77.4 vs 56.6 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 Kowhai School and Te Rapa School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Te Kowhai and Te Rapa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kowhai School: 414. Te Rapa School: 443. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kowhai School and Te Rapa School rank in Waikato?
Te Kowhai School is 12th of 179 and Te Rapa School is 60th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).