Harvest Christian School vs Te Takarangi
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Northland, New Zealand, 10.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvest Christian School
Kerikeri · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
78 students
Te Takarangi
Purerua · State full primary · Years 1–8
52 students
| Measure | Harvest Christian School Kerikeri, Northland | Te Takarangi Purerua, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #19 of 72 | – |
| National rank | #847 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 78 | 52 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 447 | 486 |
| Total roll | 78 | 52 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 72.5% | -47.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 14.1% | 76.9% |
| Pacific students | 3.8% | 15.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kerikeri | Purerua |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | harvest.school.nz/ | www.tetakarangi.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Harvest Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.0 vs 31.4).
- •Harvest Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (447 vs 486).
- •Harvest Christian School does better on roll size (78 vs 52).
- •Harvest Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (72.5% vs -47.5%).
- •Harvest Christian School is the larger school with 78 students compared with 52.
- •Harvest Christian School is a state integrated school while Te Takarangi 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 Harvest Christian School better than Te Takarangi?
On the Success Index (NZ), Harvest Christian School ranks higher (51.0 vs 31.4 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 Harvest Christian School and Te Takarangi?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Kerikeri and Purerua in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Harvest Christian School: 447. Te Takarangi: 486. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Harvest Christian School and Te Takarangi rank in Northland?
Harvest Christian School is 19th of 72 and Te Takarangi is unranked among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).