Kerikeri High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kerikeri, Northland 0245 · Far North District
#2 of 37 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland
#190 of 486 nationally
About Kerikeri High School
Kerikeri High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Kerikeri, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 1,632 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 56.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 2nd of 37 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll size (90th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (34th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 30.6%; pacific students 4.6%; international students 6%.
There are 6 schools in Kerikeri; Kerikeri High School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)463
- Roll size (10%)1,632
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)5.7%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)76.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)56.1%
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 Kerikeri High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 463
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 1,632
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 5.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 76.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 56.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 30.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Kerikeri High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Kerikeri High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Kerikeri High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Kerikeri High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kerikeri Primary School
Kerikeri · State contributing · Years 1–6
540 students · 96 m away
Griffin Academy
Kerikeri · Private composite · Years 1–13
9 students · 371 m away
Riverview School
Kerikeri · State contributing · Years 1–6
432 students · 2.6 km away
Harvest Christian School
Kerikeri · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
78 students · 3.7 km away
Springbank School
Kerikeri · Private composite · Years 1–13
216 students · 3.9 km away
Oromahoe School
Oromahoe · State full primary · Years 1–8
171 students · 10 km away
Te Takarangi
Purerua · State full primary · Years 1–8
52 students · 11 km away
Paihia School
Paihia · State full primary · Years 1–8
156 students · 14 km away
Pakaraka School
Pakaraka · State full primary · Years 1–8
69 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Whangārei Girls' High School
Regent · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,496 students
Whangārei Boys' High School
Avenues · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,404 students
Tauraroa Area School
Maungakaramea · State composite · Years 1–13
425 students
Otamatea High School
Maungaturoto · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
566 students
Bream Bay College
Ruakaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
617 students
Te Kamo High School
Kamo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
776 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kerikeri High School a good school?
Kerikeri High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 56.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #2 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 Kerikeri High School rank in Northland?
Kerikeri High School ranks #2 of 37 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland and #190 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Kerikeri High School?
Kerikeri High School had 1,632 students in 2026, a change of +6% over five years.
Is Kerikeri High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Kerikeri High School is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Kerikeri High School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Kerikeri High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.