Hurupaki School vs Whangarei Adventist Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurupaki School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
335 students
Whangarei Adventist Christian School
Whangarei · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
| Measure | Hurupaki School Kamo, Northland | Whangarei Adventist Christian School Whangarei, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 69 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 72 | – |
| National rank | #425 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 335 | 35 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 436 | 474 |
| Total roll | 335 | 35 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 8.8% | -31% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 33.1% | 28.6% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 8.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kamo | Whangarei |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.hurupaki.school.nz | www.wacs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Hurupaki School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (68.6 vs 35.2).
- •Hurupaki School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (436 vs 474).
- •Hurupaki School does better on roll size (335 vs 35).
- •Hurupaki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (8.8% vs -31%).
- •Hurupaki School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 35.
- •Hurupaki School is a state school while Whangarei Adventist Christian School is a state integrated 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 Hurupaki School better than Whangarei Adventist Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Hurupaki School ranks higher (68.6 vs 35.2 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 Hurupaki School and Whangarei Adventist Christian School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kamo and Whangarei in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Hurupaki School: 436. Whangarei Adventist Christian School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Hurupaki School and Whangarei Adventist Christian School rank in Northland?
Hurupaki School is 5th of 72 and Whangarei Adventist Christian School is unranked among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).