Hikurangi School vs Kaurihohore School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 5.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hikurangi School
Hikurangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
178 students
Kaurihohore School
Kauri · State contributing · Years 1–6
188 students
| Measure | Hikurangi School Hikurangi, Northland | Kaurihohore School Kauri, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 72 | #16 of 72 |
| National rank | #1364 of 1,559 | #764 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 178 | 188 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 526 | 439 |
| Total roll | 178 | 188 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.6% | -10.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 76.4% | 35.6% |
| Pacific students | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hikurangi | Kauri |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | sites.google.com/site/hikurangischoolwebpage/ | kaurihohoreschool.blogspot.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaurihohore School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.6 vs 28.2).
- •Kaurihohore School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 526).
- •Kaurihohore School does better on roll size (188 vs 178).
- •Hikurangi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.6% vs -10.1%).
- •Kaurihohore School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 178.
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 Hikurangi School better than Kaurihohore School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaurihohore School ranks higher (54.6 vs 28.2 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 Hikurangi School and Kaurihohore School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Hikurangi and Kauri in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hikurangi School: 526. Kaurihohore School: 439. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hikurangi School and Kaurihohore School rank in Northland?
Hikurangi School is 49th of 72 and Kaurihohore School is 16th of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).