Excellere College vs Totara Grove School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 1.9 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
Totara Grove School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
286 students
| Measure | Excellere College Kamo, Northland | Totara Grove School Kamo, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 49 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 37 | #58 of 72 |
| National rank | #241 of 486 | #1491 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 370 | 286 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 452 | 530 |
| Total roll | 370 | 286 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 28.9% | -11.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 42.1% | – |
| Māori students | 18.9% | 71% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 12.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kamo | Kamo |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.excellerecollege.school.nz | www.totaragrove.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Excellere College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.1 vs 21.5).
- •Excellere College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (452 vs 530).
- •Excellere College does better on roll size (370 vs 286).
- •Excellere College does better on roll growth (5 years) (28.9% vs -11.3%).
- •Excellere College is the larger school with 370 students compared with 286.
- •Excellere College is a state integrated school while Totara Grove 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 Totara Grove School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Excellere College ranks higher (49.1 vs 21.5 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 Totara Grove School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kamo and Kamo in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Excellere College: 452. Totara Grove School: 530. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Excellere College and Totara Grove School rank in Northland?
Excellere College is 5th of 37 and Totara Grove School is 58th of 72 among composite schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).