Aranga School vs Tinopai School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Northland, New Zealand, 80 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aranga School
Aranga ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
18 students
Tinopai School
Matakohe ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
19 students
| Measure | Aranga School Aranga, Northland | Tinopai School Matakohe, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | โ |
| National rank | โ | โ |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 18 | 19 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 534 | 534 |
| Total roll | 18 | 19 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -50% | -22.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 83.3% | 84.2% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 5.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Aranga | Matakohe |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.aranga.school.nz/ | www.tinopai.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (15.5 vs 15.5).
- โขTinopai School does better on roll size (19 vs 18).
- โขTinopai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-22.2% vs -50%).
- โขTinopai School is the larger school with 19 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 Tinopai School?
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 Aranga School and Tinopai School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Aranga and Matakohe in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aranga School: 534. Tinopai School: 534. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aranga School and Tinopai School rank in Northland?
Aranga School is unranked and Tinopai School is unranked among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).