Kia Aroha Campus vs Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 861 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kia Aroha Campus
Otara Β· State composite Β· Years 1β13
326 students
Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit
Otara South Β· State teen parent unit
| Measure | Kia Aroha Campus Otara, Auckland | Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit Otara South, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 20 Lower 50% | β Not rated |
| Region rank | #99 of 101 | β |
| National rank | #442 of 486 | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Teen Parent Unit |
| Year range | Years 1β13 | β |
| Students | 326 | β |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 539 | 569 |
| Total roll | 326 | β |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 101.6% | -10% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 61.5% | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 30.8% | β |
| MΔori students | 66% | β |
| Pacific students | 50.6% | β |
| International students | 0% | β |
| suburb or town | Otara | Otara South |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kiaaroha.school.nz/ | www.tangaroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- β’Kia Aroha Campus does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (539 vs 569).
- β’Kia Aroha Campus does better on roll growth (5 years) (101.6% vs -10%).
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 Teen Parent Unit?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kia Aroha Campus and Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit?
About 861 m in a straight line, between Otara and Otara South in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kia Aroha Campus: 539. Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kia Aroha Campus and Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit rank in Auckland?
Kia Aroha Campus is 99th of 101 and Tangaroa College Teen Parent Unit is unranked among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).