Whangaroa College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kaeo, Northland 0448 · Far North District
#33 of 37 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland
#469 of 486 nationally
About Whangaroa College
Whangaroa College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Kaeo, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 99 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 14.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 33rd of 37 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (1th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 94.9%; pacific students 6.1%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Kaeo; Whangaroa College ranks 2nd of 2 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%)540
- Roll size (10%)99
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)11.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)60%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)20%
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 Whangaroa College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 540
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 99
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 11.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 60%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 20%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 94.9%
- 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.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Whangaroa College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Whangaroa College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Whangaroa College has changed over time.
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Schools near Whangaroa College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Kaeo School
Kaeo · State contributing · Years 1–6
137 students · 111 m away
Totara North School
Totara North · State contributing · Years 1–6
20 students · 9.7 km away
Matauri Bay School
Matauri Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
44 students · 12 km away
TKKM o Whangaroa
Matauri Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
32 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Whangaroa
Matauri Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
32 students
Te Kura Taumata o Panguru
Panguru · State composite · Years 1–13
113 students
Opononi Area School
Omapere · State composite · Years 1–13
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
TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa
Tikipunga · State composite · Years 1–13
188 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whangaroa College a good school?
Whangaroa College has a Success Index (NZ) of 14.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #33 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 Whangaroa College rank in Northland?
Whangaroa College ranks #33 of 37 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland and #469 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Whangaroa College?
Whangaroa College had 99 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Whangaroa College a primary school or a secondary school?
Whangaroa College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whangaroa College?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Whangaroa College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.