Te Kura o Hirangi vs Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 147 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kura o Hirangi
Turangi · State composite · Years 1–13
270 students
Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha
Waitoa · State composite · Years 1–13
140 students
| Measure | Te Kura o Hirangi Turangi, Waikato | Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha Waitoa, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #46 of 58 | #53 of 58 |
| National rank | #408 of 486 | #440 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 270 | 140 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 535 | 539 |
| Total roll | 270 | 140 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 19.9% | 33.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 97.8% | 98.6% |
| Pacific students | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Turangi | Waitoa |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Te Kura o Hirangi scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.4 vs 20.4).
- •Te Kura o Hirangi does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (535 vs 539).
- •Te Kura o Hirangi does better on roll size (270 vs 140).
- •Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha does better on roll growth (5 years) (33.3% vs 19.9%).
- •Te Kura o Hirangi is the larger school with 270 students compared with 140.
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 Kura o Hirangi better than Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura o Hirangi ranks higher (25.4 vs 20.4 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 Kura o Hirangi and Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Turangi and Waitoa in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura o Hirangi: 535. Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha: 539. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kura o Hirangi and Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha rank in Waikato?
Te Kura o Hirangi is 46th of 58 and Te Wharekura o Te Rau Aroha is 53rd of 58 among composite schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).