Te Kāpehu Whetū
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whangarei, Northland 0110 · Whangarei District
#29 of 37 composite schools in Northland
#460 of 486 nationally
About Te Kāpehu Whetū
Te Kāpehu Whetū is a state composite located in Whangarei, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 177 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 16.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 29th of 37 ranked composite schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll size (22th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (15th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 98.3%; pacific students 7.3%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Whangarei; Te Kāpehu Whetū ranks 8th of 10 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%)529
- Roll size (10%)177
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)–
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
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 Te Kāpehu Whetū by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 529
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 177
- Total enrolled students.
- Māori students
- 98.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.3%
- 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 Te Kāpehu Whetū has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Te Kāpehu Whetū has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Te Kāpehu Whetū has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Kāpehu Whetū
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Morningside School
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
327 students · 1.1 km away
Renew School
Morningside · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
197 students · 1.3 km away
Whangarei Intermediate
Whangarei · State intermediate · Years 7–8
525 students · 1.3 km away
Whangarei School
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
480 students · 1.3 km away
Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre
Whangarei · State special school
185 students · 1.5 km away
Whangārei Boys' High School
Avenues · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,404 students · 1.7 km away
Whangārei Girls' High School
Regent · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,496 students · 1.9 km away
Hora Hora School (Te Mai)
Woodhill · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students · 2.2 km away
He Mataariki School for Teen Parents
Raumanga · State teen parent unit
· 2.9 km away
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)
Whau Valley · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
466 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Taipa Area School
Taipa · State composite · Years 1–13
418 students
Bay of Islands College
Kawakawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
474 students
Ruawai College
Ruawai · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
139 students
Te Kura o Te Kao
Te Kao · State composite · Years 1–13
88 students
TKKM o Ngaringaomatariki
Oruawharo · State composite · Years 1–13
95 students
TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa
Tikipunga · State composite · Years 1–13
188 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Kāpehu Whetū a good school?
Te Kāpehu Whetū has a Success Index (NZ) of 16.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #29 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 Te Kāpehu Whetū rank in Northland?
Te Kāpehu Whetū ranks #29 of 37 composite schools in Northland and #460 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Kāpehu Whetū?
Te Kāpehu Whetū had 177 students in 2026.
Is Te Kāpehu Whetū a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Kāpehu Whetū is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Kāpehu Whetū?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Kāpehu Whetū; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.