Te Kura o Rangiriri vs Waerenga School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 13 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kura o Rangiriri
Rangiriri · State full primary · Years 1–8
73 students
Waerenga School
Te Kauwhata · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
| Measure | Te Kura o Rangiriri Rangiriri, Waikato | Waerenga School Te Kauwhata, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #171 of 179 | #78 of 179 |
| National rank | #1518 of 1,559 | #858 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 73 | 104 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 539 | 451 |
| Total roll | 73 | 104 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 96.3% | 10.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 97.3% | 16.3% |
| Pacific students | 16.4% | 6.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Rangiriri | Te Kauwhata |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | – | www.waerengaschool.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Waerenga School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (50.5 vs 19.2).
- •Waerenga School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (451 vs 539).
- •Waerenga School does better on roll size (104 vs 73).
- •Te Kura o Rangiriri does better on roll growth (5 years) (96.3% vs 10.2%).
- •Waerenga School is the larger school with 104 students compared with 73.
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 Rangiriri better than Waerenga School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waerenga School ranks higher (50.5 vs 19.2 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 Kura o Rangiriri and Waerenga School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Rangiriri and Te Kauwhata in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura o Rangiriri: 539. Waerenga School: 451. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kura o Rangiriri and Waerenga School rank in Waikato?
Te Kura o Rangiriri is 171st of 179 and Waerenga School is 78th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).