Kaipara College vs Waitoki School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 9.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaipara College
Helensville ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
719 students
Waitoki School
Waitoki ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
117 students
| Measure | Kaipara College Helensville, Auckland | Waitoki School Waitoki, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #64 of 101 | #217 of 390 |
| National rank | #203 of 486 | #608 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 719 | 117 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 460 | 422 |
| Total roll | 719 | 117 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.2% | -30.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.4% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 61.6% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 32.5% | 8.5% |
| Pacific students | 7.6% | 3.4% |
| International students | 1.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Helensville | Waitoki |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kaipara.school.nz/ | www.waitoki.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWaitoki School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (60.9 vs 54.6).
- โขWaitoki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (422 vs 460).
- โขKaipara College does better on roll size (719 vs 117).
- โขKaipara College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-12.2% vs -30.3%).
- โขKaipara College is the larger school with 719 students compared with 117.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kaipara College better than Waitoki School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waitoki School ranks higher (60.9 vs 54.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kaipara College and Waitoki School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Helensville and Waitoki in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaipara College: 460. Waitoki School: 422. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaipara College and Waitoki School rank in Auckland?
Kaipara College is 64th of 101 and Waitoki School is 217th of 390 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).