Te Uku School vs Waitetuna School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Uku School
Raglan · State full primary · Years 1–8
139 students
Waitetuna School
Raglan · State full primary · Years 1–8
64 students
| Measure | Te Uku School Raglan, Waikato | Waitetuna School Raglan, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 179 | #50 of 179 |
| National rank | #537 of 1,559 | #589 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 139 | 64 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 423 |
| Total roll | 139 | 64 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 53% | 22.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.9% | 29.7% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 12.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Raglan | Raglan |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.teuku.school.nz | www.waitetuna.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Uku School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (63.8 vs 61.8).
- •Waitetuna School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (423 vs 428).
- •Te Uku School does better on roll size (139 vs 64).
- •Te Uku School does better on roll growth (5 years) (53% vs 22.4%).
- •Te Uku School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 64.
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 Uku School better than Waitetuna School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Uku School ranks higher (63.8 vs 61.8 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 Uku School and Waitetuna School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Raglan and Raglan in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Uku School: 428. Waitetuna School: 423. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Uku School and Waitetuna School rank in Waikato?
Te Uku School is 37th of 179 and Waitetuna School is 50th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).