Kia Aroha Campus vs Tangaroa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 884 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kia Aroha Campus
Otara · State composite · Years 1–13
326 students
Tangaroa College
Otara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,080 students
| Measure | Kia Aroha Campus Otara, Auckland | Tangaroa College Otara, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #99 of 101 | #91 of 101 |
| National rank | #442 of 486 | #364 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 326 | 1,080 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 539 | 521 |
| Total roll | 326 | 1,080 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 101.6% | 20.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 61.5% | 66.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 30.8% | 42.9% |
| Māori students | 66% | 20.9% |
| Pacific students | 50.6% | 77.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otara | Otara |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kiaaroha.school.nz/ | www.tangaroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Tangaroa College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (32.2 vs 20.3).
- •Tangaroa College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (521 vs 539).
- •Tangaroa College does better on roll size (1,080 vs 326).
- •Kia Aroha Campus does better on roll growth (5 years) (101.6% vs 20.6%).
- •Tangaroa College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (66.5% vs 61.5%).
- •Tangaroa College is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 326.
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 Kia Aroha Campus better than Tangaroa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tangaroa College ranks higher (32.2 vs 20.3 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 Kia Aroha Campus and Tangaroa College?
About 884 m in a straight line, between Otara and Otara in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kia Aroha Campus: 539. Tangaroa College: 521. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kia Aroha Campus and Tangaroa College rank in Auckland?
Kia Aroha Campus is 99th of 101 and Tangaroa College is 91st of 101 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).