Top 8 state integrated schools in Northland (2026)
State integrated (mostly church-affiliated) schools. Ranked by the Success Index (NZ) from official New Zealand data; 8 schools shown.
- 178St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)Whau Valley · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 404 · 466 students
- 277Pompallier Catholic CollegeMaunu · State integrated Secondary (Year 7-15)Equity Index (EQI) 424 · 646 students
- 351Harvest Christian SchoolKerikeri · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 447 · 78 students
- 450Pompallier Catholic SchoolKaitaia · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 462 · 167 students
- 549Excellere CollegeKamo · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 452 · 370 students
- 641Renew SchoolMorningside · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 461 · 197 students
- 737St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville)Dargaville · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 484 · 101 students
- 826Kaikohe Christian SchoolKaikohe · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 516 · 158 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) Whau Valley · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 78.3 Top 25% | 404 | 466 |
| 2 | Pompallier Catholic College Maunu · Secondary (Year 7-15) · Years 7–13 | State integrated | 76.8 Top 25% | 424 | 646 |
| 3 | Harvest Christian School Kerikeri · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 51.0 Top 50% | 447 | 78 |
| 4 | Pompallier Catholic School Kaitaia · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 49.5 Top 50% | 462 | 167 |
| 5 | Excellere College Kamo · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 49.1 Top 50% | 452 | 370 |
| 6 | Renew School Morningside · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 41.3 Lower 50% | 461 | 197 |
| 7 | St Joseph's Catholic School (Dargaville) Dargaville · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 36.8 Lower 50% | 484 | 101 |
| 8 | Kaikohe Christian School Kaikohe · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 26.1 Lower 50% | 516 | 158 |
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) in Whau Valley leads the 2026 list of state integrated schools in Northland with a Success Index (NZ) of 78.3. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are state integrated.
Scores are percentiles within school type, so a primary school and a secondary school with the same score sit at the same point in their own distributions. Use the rankings to build a shortlist, then visit the schools and ask how they support students at your child's level.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best integrated school in Northland?
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) in Whau Valley ranks first among state integrated schools in Northland with a Success Index (NZ) of 78.3 out of 100 (Equity Index (EQI): 404).
How are state integrated schools in Northland ranked?
Each school's Success Index (NZ) combines 5 factors: equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%), roll size (10%), roll growth (5 years) (15%), school leavers with ncea level 2+ (20%), school leavers with university entrance (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across New Zealand. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2026 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official New Zealand data (Ministry of Education – Schools Directory; Ministry of Education – School leaver attainment (Find a school)). The Equity Index describes the student community, not teaching quality.