Tikipunga Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Tikipunga, Northland 0112 · Whangarei District
#47 of 72 contributing schools in Northland
#1333 of 1,559 nationally
About Tikipunga Primary School
Tikipunga Primary School is a state contributing located in Tikipunga, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 359 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 29.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 47th of 72 ranked contributing schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 79.7%; pacific students 8.1%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Tikipunga; Tikipunga Primary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)548
- Roll size (10%)359
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)36.7%
- 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 Tikipunga Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 548
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 359
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 36.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 79.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.1%
- 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 Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Tikipunga Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tikipunga High School
Tikipunga · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
356 students · 455 m away
TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa
Tikipunga · State composite · Years 1–13
188 students · 997 m away
Te Kura O Otangarei
Otangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
96 students · 1.1 km away
Totara Grove School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
286 students · 1.1 km away
Te Kamo Intermediate School
Kamo · State intermediate · Years 7–8
622 students · 1.7 km away
Whau Valley School
Whau Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
319 students · 1.8 km away
Whangarei Adventist Christian School
Whangarei · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
35 students · 1.9 km away
Te Kamo High School
Kamo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
776 students · 1.9 km away
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)
Whau Valley · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
466 students · 2.1 km away
Glenbervie School
Glenbervie · State contributing · Years 1–6
233 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kaikohe East School
Kaikohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
246 students
Matauri Bay School
Matauri Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
44 students
Pamapuria School
Pamapuria · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students
Te Hapua School
Te Hapua · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Tautoro School
Kaikohe · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students
Kaitaia School
Kaitaia · State contributing · Years 1–6
305 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tikipunga Primary School a good school?
Tikipunga Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 29.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #47 of 72 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 Primary School rank in Northland?
Tikipunga Primary School ranks #47 of 72 contributing schools in Northland and #1333 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Tikipunga Primary School?
Tikipunga Primary School had 359 students in 2026, a change of +37% over five years.
Is Tikipunga Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Tikipunga Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Tikipunga Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tikipunga Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.