Te Uku School vs Whenuakite School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 125 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
Whenuakite School
Whitianga · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students
| Measure | Te Uku School Raglan, Waikato | Whenuakite School Whitianga, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 179 | #33 of 179 |
| National rank | #537 of 1,559 | #512 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 139 | 154 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 428 | 428 |
| Total roll | 139 | 154 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 53% | 27.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 25.9% | 4.5% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 1.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Raglan | Whitianga |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.teuku.school.nz | www.whenuakite.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (63.8 vs 64.6).
- •Whenuakite School does better on roll size (154 vs 139).
- •Te Uku School does better on roll growth (5 years) (53% vs 27.1%).
- •Whenuakite School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 139.
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 Whenuakite School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Te Uku School and Whenuakite School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Raglan and Whitianga in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Uku School: 428. Whenuakite School: 428. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Uku School and Whenuakite School rank in Waikato?
Te Uku School is 37th of 179 and Whenuakite School is 33rd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).