Bay of Islands College vs Kawakawa Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 972 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay of Islands College
Kawakawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
474 students
Kawakawa Primary School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
239 students
| Measure | Bay of Islands College Kawakawa, Northland | Kawakawa Primary School Kawakawa, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 37 | #45 of 72 |
| National rank | #407 of 486 | #1330 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 474 | 239 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 530 | 531 |
| Total roll | 474 | 239 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 33.6% | 46.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 60.3% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 44% | – |
| Māori students | 85.7% | 93.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.8% | 15.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kawakawa | Kawakawa |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.boic.school.nz | www.kawakawaprimary.co.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Kawakawa Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (29.8 vs 25.4).
- •Bay of Islands College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (530 vs 531).
- •Bay of Islands College does better on roll size (474 vs 239).
- •Kawakawa Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (46.4% vs 33.6%).
- •Bay of Islands College is the larger school with 474 students compared with 239.
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 Bay of Islands College better than Kawakawa Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kawakawa Primary School ranks higher (29.8 vs 25.4 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 Bay of Islands College and Kawakawa Primary School?
About 972 m in a straight line, between Kawakawa and Kawakawa in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bay of Islands College: 530. Kawakawa Primary School: 531. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bay of Islands College and Kawakawa Primary School rank in Northland?
Bay of Islands College is 17th of 37 and Kawakawa Primary School is 45th of 72 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).