Tikipunga High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tikipunga, Northland 0144 · Whangarei District
#32 of 37 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland
#467 of 486 nationally
About Tikipunga High School
Tikipunga High School is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Tikipunga, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 356 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 15.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 32nd of 37 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 87.1%; pacific students 11.5%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Tikipunga; Tikipunga High School ranks 3rd of 3 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%)560
- Roll size (10%)356
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)14%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)46.5%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)27.9%
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 Tikipunga High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 560
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 356
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 14%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 46.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 27.9%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 87.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11.5%
- 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 Tikipunga High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Tikipunga High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Tikipunga High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tikipunga High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tikipunga Primary School
Tikipunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
359 students · 455 m away
TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa
Tikipunga · State composite · Years 1–13
188 students · 722 m away
Totara Grove School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
286 students · 1.3 km away
Te Kura O Otangarei
Otangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
96 students · 1.5 km away
Glenbervie School
Glenbervie · State contributing · Years 1–6
233 students · 2.0 km away
Te Kamo Intermediate School
Kamo · State intermediate · Years 7–8
622 students · 2.1 km away
Whau Valley School
Whau Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
319 students · 2.2 km away
Te Kamo High School
Kamo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
776 students · 2.3 km away
Whangarei Adventist Christian School
Whangarei · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
35 students · 2.4 km away
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)
Whau Valley · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
466 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mangakahia Area School
Titoki · State composite · Years 1–13
77 students
Broadwood Area School
Broadwood · State composite · Years 1–13
131 students
Te Kura o Mātihetihe
Kohukohu · State composite · Years 1–13
24 students
Northland College
Kaikohe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
294 students
Moerewa School
Moerewa · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
126 students
Ngataki School
Ngataki · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
65 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tikipunga High School a good school?
Tikipunga High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 15.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #32 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 Tikipunga High School rank in Northland?
Tikipunga High School ranks #32 of 37 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland and #467 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tikipunga High School?
Tikipunga High School had 356 students in 2026, a change of +14% over five years.
Is Tikipunga High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tikipunga High School is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tikipunga High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tikipunga High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.