Kaikohe Christian School vs Northland College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 418 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaikohe Christian School
Kaikohe · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
158 students
Northland College
Kaikohe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
294 students
| Measure | Kaikohe Christian School Kaikohe, Northland | Northland College Kaikohe, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #15 of 37 | #36 of 37 |
| National rank | #401 of 486 | #477 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 158 | 294 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 516 | 552 |
| Total roll | 158 | 294 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -12.9% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 58.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 39.7% |
| Māori students | 82.3% | 91.5% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 10.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaikohe | Kaikohe |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kcs.school.nz | www.northlandcollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaikohe Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (26.1 vs 12.2).
- •Kaikohe Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (516 vs 552).
- •Northland College does better on roll size (294 vs 158).
- •Northland College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -12.9%).
- •Northland College is the larger school with 294 students compared with 158.
- •Kaikohe Christian School is a state integrated school while Northland College is a state 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 Kaikohe Christian School better than Northland College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaikohe Christian School ranks higher (26.1 vs 12.2 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 Kaikohe Christian School and Northland College?
About 418 m in a straight line, between Kaikohe and Kaikohe in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaikohe Christian School: 516. Northland College: 552. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaikohe Christian School and Northland College rank in Northland?
Kaikohe Christian School is 15th of 37 and Northland College is 36th of 37 among composite schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).