Herekino School vs Hora Hora School (Te Mai)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 112 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herekino School
Herekino ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
27 students
Hora Hora School (Te Mai)
Woodhill ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
333 students
| Measure | Herekino School Herekino, Northland | Hora Hora School (Te Mai) Woodhill, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 17 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #59 of 72 |
| National rank | โ | #1492 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 27 | 333 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 532 | 534 |
| Total roll | 27 | 333 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -56.2% | -18.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 88.9% | 81.4% |
| Pacific students | 3.7% | 13.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Herekino | Woodhill |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | โ | www.horahora.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขHora Hora School (Te Mai) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (21.4 vs 16.6).
- โขHerekino School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (532 vs 534).
- โขHora Hora School (Te Mai) does better on roll size (333 vs 27).
- โขHora Hora School (Te Mai) does better on roll growth (5 years) (-18.3% vs -56.2%).
- โขHora Hora School (Te Mai) is the larger school with 333 students compared with 27.
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 Herekino School better than Hora Hora School (Te Mai)?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hora Hora School (Te Mai) ranks higher (21.4 vs 16.6 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 Herekino School and Hora Hora School (Te Mai)?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Herekino and Woodhill in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Herekino School: 532. Hora Hora School (Te Mai): 534. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Herekino School and Hora Hora School (Te Mai) rank in Northland?
Herekino School is unranked and Hora Hora School (Te Mai) is 59th of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).