Te Horo School (Otaki) vs TKKM o Te Rito
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 6.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Horo School (Otaki)
Te Horo · State full primary · Years 1–8
205 students
TKKM o Te Rito
Ōtaki · State composite · Years 1–13
98 students
| Measure | Te Horo School (Otaki) Te Horo, Wellington | TKKM o Te Rito Ōtaki, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 61 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #97 of 176 | #35 of 46 |
| National rank | #602 of 1,559 | #291 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 205 | 98 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 486 |
| Total roll | 205 | 98 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.3% | 2.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.4% | 99% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 11.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Te Horo | Ōtaki |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.th.school.nz | www.terito.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Horo School (Otaki) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (61.2 vs 41.5).
- •Te Horo School (Otaki) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 486).
- •Te Horo School (Otaki) does better on roll size (205 vs 98).
- •TKKM o Te Rito does better on roll growth (5 years) (2.2% vs -12.3%).
- •Te Horo School (Otaki) is the larger school with 205 students compared with 98.
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 Horo School (Otaki) better than TKKM o Te Rito?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Horo School (Otaki) ranks higher (61.2 vs 41.5 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 Horo School (Otaki) and TKKM o Te Rito?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Te Horo and Ōtaki in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Horo School (Otaki): 425. TKKM o Te Rito: 486. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Horo School (Otaki) and TKKM o Te Rito rank in Wellington?
Te Horo School (Otaki) is 97th of 176 and TKKM o Te Rito is 35th of 46 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).