Bay of Islands College vs Taipa Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 70 km 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
Taipa Area School
Taipa · State composite · Years 1–13
418 students
| Measure | Bay of Islands College Kawakawa, Northland | Taipa Area School Taipa, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #17 of 37 | #20 of 37 |
| National rank | #407 of 486 | #423 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 474 | 418 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 530 | 530 |
| Total roll | 474 | 418 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 33.6% | 45.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 60.3% | 58.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 44% | 27.4% |
| Māori students | 85.7% | 78% |
| Pacific students | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kawakawa | Taipa |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.boic.school.nz | www.taipa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Bay of Islands College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (25.4 vs 22.8).
- •Bay of Islands College does better on roll size (474 vs 418).
- •Taipa Area School does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.2% vs 33.6%).
- •Bay of Islands College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (60.3% vs 58.1%).
- •Bay of Islands College is the larger school with 474 students compared with 418.
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 Taipa Area School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Bay of Islands College ranks higher (25.4 vs 22.8 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 Taipa Area School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Kawakawa and Taipa in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Bay of Islands College: 530. Taipa Area School: 530. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Bay of Islands College and Taipa Area School rank in Northland?
Bay of Islands College is 17th of 37 and Taipa Area School is 20th of 37 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).