Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Taipa, Northland 0420 · Far North District
#26 of 37 composite schools in Northland
#445 of 486 nationally
About Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao
Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao is a charter composite located in Taipa, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 147 students. Charter schools (kura hourua) are publicly funded and privately operated under a contract with the Crown.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 19.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 26th of 37 ranked composite schools in Northland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (20th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (18th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 98.6%; pacific students 6.1%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Taipa; Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao ranks 2nd of 2 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%)523
- Roll size (10%)147
- 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 Rito - Te Kura Taiao by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 523
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 147
- Total enrolled students.
- Māori students
- 98.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
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Schools near Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Taipa Area School
Taipa · State composite · Years 1–13
418 students · 4.0 km away
Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia)
Kaingaroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students · 9.0 km away
Mangonui School
Mangonui · State contributing · Years 1–6
163 students · 10 km away
Peria School
Kaitaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
71 students · 14 km away
Te Rangi Aniwaniwa
Awanui · State composite · Years 1–13
181 students · 15 km away
Frequently asked questions
Is Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao a good school?
Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao has a Success Index (NZ) of 19.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #26 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 Rito - Te Kura Taiao rank in Northland?
Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao ranks #26 of 37 composite schools in Northland and #445 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao?
Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao had 147 students in 2026.
Is Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.