Totara Grove School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kamo, Northland 0112 · Whangarei District
#58 of 72 contributing schools in Northland
#1491 of 1,559 nationally
About Totara Grove School
Totara Grove School is a state contributing located in Kamo, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 286 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 21.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 58th of 72 ranked contributing schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll size (64th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 71%; pacific students 12.9%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Kamo; Totara Grove School ranks 7th of 7 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%)530
- Roll size (10%)286
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-11.3%
- 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 Totara Grove School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 530
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 286
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -11.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 71%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 12.9%
- 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 Totara Grove School has changed over time.
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Schools near Totara Grove School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa
Tikipunga · State composite · Years 1–13
188 students · 1.1 km away
Tikipunga Primary School
Tikipunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
359 students · 1.1 km away
Te Kamo High School
Kamo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
776 students · 1.3 km away
Tikipunga High School
Tikipunga · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
356 students · 1.3 km away
Te Kamo Intermediate School
Kamo · State intermediate · Years 7–8
622 students · 1.3 km away
Te Kamo School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
421 students · 1.7 km away
Te Kura O Otangarei
Otangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
96 students · 1.8 km away
Excellere College
Kamo · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
370 students · 1.9 km away
Whangarei Adventist Christian School
Whangarei · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
35 students · 2.0 km away
Whau Valley School
Whau Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
319 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kawakawa Primary School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
239 students
Te Kura o Ōmanaia
Omanaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
67 students
Herekino School
Herekino · State full primary · Years 1–8
27 students
Hikurangi School
Hikurangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
178 students
Hora Hora School (Te Mai)
Woodhill · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students
Kaeo School
Kaeo · State contributing · Years 1–6
137 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Totara Grove School a good school?
Totara Grove School has a Success Index (NZ) of 21.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #58 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 Totara Grove School rank in Northland?
Totara Grove School ranks #58 of 72 contributing schools in Northland and #1491 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Totara Grove School?
Totara Grove School had 286 students in 2026, a change of -11% over five years.
Is Totara Grove School a primary school or a secondary school?
Totara Grove School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Totara Grove School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Totara Grove School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.