Hikurangi School vs TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 9.7 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
TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa
Tikipunga · State composite · Years 1–13
188 students
| Measure | Hikurangi School Hikurangi, Northland | TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa Tikipunga, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #49 of 72 | #30 of 37 |
| National rank | #1364 of 1,559 | #461 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 178 | 188 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 526 | 535 |
| Total roll | 178 | 188 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.6% | -0.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 76.4% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 5.6% | 14.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Hikurangi | Tikipunga |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | sites.google.com/site/hikurangischoolwebpage/ | – |
The verdict
- •Hikurangi School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (28.2 vs 16.3).
- •Hikurangi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (526 vs 535).
- •TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa does better on roll size (188 vs 178).
- •Hikurangi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.6% vs -0.5%).
- •TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa 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 TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hikurangi School ranks higher (28.2 vs 16.3 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 TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Hikurangi and Tikipunga in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hikurangi School: 526. TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa: 535. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hikurangi School and TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa rank in Northland?
Hikurangi School is 49th of 72 and TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa is 30th of 37 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).