Kaikohe East School vs Matauri Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Northland, New Zealand, 42 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaikohe East School
Kaikohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
246 students
Matauri Bay School
Matauri Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
44 students
| Measure | Kaikohe East School Kaikohe, Northland | Matauri Bay School Matauri Bay, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 17 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #67 of 72 | – |
| National rank | #1539 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 246 | 44 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 549 | 549 |
| Total roll | 246 | 44 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -23.5% | -20.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 89.8% | 93.2% |
| Pacific students | 15.4% | 6.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaikohe | Matauri Bay |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kaikeast.school.nz | www.matauribay.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaikohe East School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (17.1 vs 13.9).
- •Kaikohe East School does better on roll size (246 vs 44).
- •Matauri Bay School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-20.8% vs -23.5%).
- •Kaikohe East School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 44.
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 East School better than Matauri Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaikohe East School ranks higher (17.1 vs 13.9 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 East School and Matauri Bay School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Kaikohe and Matauri Bay in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaikohe East School: 549. Matauri Bay School: 549. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaikohe East School and Matauri Bay School rank in Northland?
Kaikohe East School is 67th of 72 and Matauri Bay School is unranked among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).