Excellere College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kamo, Northland 0141 · Whangarei District
#5 of 37 composite schools in Northland
#241 of 486 nationally
About Excellere College
Excellere College is a state integrated composite located in Kamo, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 370 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 5th of 37 ranked composite schools in Northland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (66th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.9%; pacific students 2.7%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Kamo; Excellere College ranks 4th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)452
- Roll size (10%)370
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)28.9%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)68.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)42.1%
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Excellere College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 452
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 370
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 28.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 68.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 42.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 18.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Excellere College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Excellere College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Excellere College has changed over time.
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Schools near Excellere College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kamo School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
421 students · 1.6 km away
Te Kamo High School
Kamo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
776 students · 1.7 km away
Totara Grove School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
286 students · 1.9 km away
Te Kamo Intermediate School
Kamo · State intermediate · Years 7–8
622 students · 2.1 km away
Hurupaki School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
335 students · 2.1 km away
TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa
Tikipunga · State composite · Years 1–13
188 students · 2.7 km away
Tikipunga Primary School
Tikipunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
359 students · 2.9 km away
Whangarei Adventist Christian School
Whangarei · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
35 students · 3.1 km away
Kaurihohore School
Kauri · State contributing · Years 1–6
188 students · 3.1 km away
Tikipunga High School
Tikipunga · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
356 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
State integrated composite schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Frequently asked questions
Is Excellere College a good school?
Excellere College has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #5 of 37 in Northland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Excellere College rank in Northland?
Excellere College ranks #5 of 37 composite schools in Northland and #241 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Excellere College?
Excellere College had 370 students in 2026, a change of +29% over five years.
Is Excellere College a primary school or a secondary school?
Excellere College is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Excellere College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Excellere College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.