Excellere College vs Kaurihohore School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 3.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excellere College
Kamo · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
370 students
Kaurihohore School
Kauri · State contributing · Years 1–6
188 students
| Measure | Excellere College Kamo, Northland | Kaurihohore School Kauri, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 37 | #16 of 72 |
| National rank | #241 of 486 | #764 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 370 | 188 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 452 | 439 |
| Total roll | 370 | 188 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 28.9% | -10.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 42.1% | – |
| Māori students | 18.9% | 35.6% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kamo | Kauri |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.excellerecollege.school.nz | kaurihohoreschool.blogspot.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaurihohore School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.6 vs 49.1).
- •Kaurihohore School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 452).
- •Excellere College does better on roll size (370 vs 188).
- •Excellere College does better on roll growth (5 years) (28.9% vs -10.1%).
- •Excellere College is the larger school with 370 students compared with 188.
- •Excellere College is a state integrated school while Kaurihohore School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Excellere College better than Kaurihohore School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaurihohore School ranks higher (54.6 vs 49.1 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 Excellere College and Kaurihohore School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Kamo and Kauri in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Excellere College: 452. Kaurihohore School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Excellere College and Kaurihohore School rank in Northland?
Excellere College is 5th of 37 and Kaurihohore School is 16th of 72 among composite schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).