Ahipara School vs Okaihau Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 58 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ahipara School
Ahipara ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
202 students
Okaihau Primary School
Okaihau ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
133 students
| Measure | Ahipara School Ahipara, Northland | Okaihau Primary School Okaihau, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #52 of 72 | #53 of 72 |
| National rank | #1402 of 1,559 | #1433 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 202 | 133 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 509 | 510 |
| Total roll | 202 | 133 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.6% | -12.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 88.6% | 71.4% |
| Pacific students | 6.9% | 14.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ahipara | Okaihau |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.ahipara.school.nz | www.okaihau-primary.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขAhipara School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (26.7 vs 25.2).
- โขAhipara School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (509 vs 510).
- โขAhipara School does better on roll size (202 vs 133).
- โขAhipara School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-11.6% vs -12.2%).
- โขAhipara School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 133.
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 Ahipara School better than Okaihau Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ahipara School ranks higher (26.7 vs 25.2 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 Ahipara School and Okaihau Primary School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Ahipara and Okaihau in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ahipara School: 509. Okaihau Primary School: 510. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ahipara School and Okaihau Primary School rank in Northland?
Ahipara School is 52nd of 72 and Okaihau Primary School is 53rd of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).