Aranga School vs Hora Hora School (Te Mai)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 63 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aranga School
Aranga · State full primary · Years 1–8
18 students
Hora Hora School (Te Mai)
Woodhill · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students
| Measure | Aranga School Aranga, Northland | Hora Hora School (Te Mai) Woodhill, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 16 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #59 of 72 |
| National rank | – | #1492 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 18 | 333 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 534 | 534 |
| Total roll | 18 | 333 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -50% | -18.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 83.3% | 81.4% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 13.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aranga | Woodhill |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.aranga.school.nz/ | www.horahora.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hora Hora School (Te Mai) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (21.4 vs 15.5).
- •Hora Hora School (Te Mai) does better on roll size (333 vs 18).
- •Hora Hora School (Te Mai) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-18.3% vs -50%).
- •Hora Hora School (Te Mai) is the larger school with 333 students compared with 18.
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 Aranga School better than Hora Hora School (Te Mai)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hora Hora School (Te Mai) ranks higher (21.4 vs 15.5 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 Aranga School and Hora Hora School (Te Mai)?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Aranga and Woodhill in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aranga School: 534. Hora Hora School (Te Mai): 534. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aranga School and Hora Hora School (Te Mai) rank in Northland?
Aranga School is unranked and Hora Hora School (Te Mai) is 59th of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).