Te Kura o Te Kao
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Te Kao, Northland 0484 · Far North District
#22 of 37 composite schools in Northland
#428 of 486 nationally
About Te Kura o Te Kao
Te Kura o Te Kao is a state composite located in Te Kao, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 88 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 22.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 22nd of 37 ranked composite schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (9th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 98.9%; pacific students 5.7%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)533
- Roll size (10%)88
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)105.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)72.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)48.3%
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 Kura o Te Kao by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 533
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 88
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 105.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 72.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 48.3%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 98.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.7%
- 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 Te Kura o Te Kao has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Te Kura o Te Kao has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Te Kura o Te Kao has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Kura o Te Kao
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Similar schools
State composite schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa
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188 students
Taipa Area School
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418 students
Bay of Islands College
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Opononi Area School
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165 students
TKKM o Pukemiro
Kaitaia · State composite · Years 1–13
150 students
Te Kura o Waikare
Waikare · State composite · Years 1–13
67 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Kura o Te Kao a good school?
Te Kura o Te Kao has a Success Index (NZ) of 22.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #22 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 Kura o Te Kao rank in Northland?
Te Kura o Te Kao ranks #22 of 37 composite schools in Northland and #428 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Kura o Te Kao?
Te Kura o Te Kao had 88 students in 2026, a change of +106% over five years.
Is Te Kura o Te Kao a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Kura o Te Kao is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Kura o Te Kao?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Te Kura o Te Kao; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.