Horeke School vs Rawene School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 8.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horeke School
Okaihau · State contributing · Years 1–6
30 students
Rawene School
Rawene · State full primary · Years 1–8
72 students
| Measure | Horeke School Okaihau, Northland | Rawene School Rawene, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 13 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #54 of 72 |
| National rank | – | #1453 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 30 | 72 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 565 | 523 |
| Total roll | 30 | 72 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 26.3% | 8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 96.7% | 86.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Okaihau | Rawene |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | – | www.rawene.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Rawene School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (23.1 vs 13.1).
- •Rawene School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (523 vs 565).
- •Rawene School does better on roll size (72 vs 30).
- •Horeke School does better on roll growth (5 years) (26.3% vs 8%).
- •Rawene School is the larger school with 72 students compared with 30.
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 Horeke School better than Rawene School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Rawene School ranks higher (23.1 vs 13.1 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 Horeke School and Rawene School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Okaihau and Rawene in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Horeke School: 565. Rawene School: 523. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Horeke School and Rawene School rank in Northland?
Horeke School is unranked and Rawene School is 54th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).