Broadwood Area School vs Te Kura o Mātihetihe
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Northland, New Zealand, 22 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadwood Area School
Broadwood · State composite · Years 1–13
131 students
Te Kura o Mātihetihe
Kohukohu · State composite · Years 1–13
24 students
| Measure | Broadwood Area School Broadwood, Northland | Te Kura o Mātihetihe Kohukohu, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 15 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #31 of 37 | – |
| National rank | #466 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 131 | 24 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 558 | 552 |
| Total roll | 131 | 24 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 65% | -73.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 96.2% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 13.7% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Broadwood | Kohukohu |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | broadwood.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Broadwood Area School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (15.4 vs 11.6).
- •Te Kura o Mātihetihe does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (552 vs 558).
- •Broadwood Area School does better on roll size (131 vs 24).
- •Broadwood Area School does better on roll growth (5 years) (65% vs -73.3%).
- •Broadwood Area School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 24.
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 Broadwood Area School better than Te Kura o Mātihetihe?
On the Success Index (NZ), Broadwood Area School ranks higher (15.4 vs 11.6 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 Broadwood Area School and Te Kura o Mātihetihe?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Broadwood and Kohukohu in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Broadwood Area School: 558. Te Kura o Mātihetihe: 552. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Broadwood Area School and Te Kura o Mātihetihe rank in Northland?
Broadwood Area School is 31st of 37 and Te Kura o Mātihetihe is unranked among composite schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).