Kaikohe East School vs Tikipunga Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Northland, New Zealand, 56 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaikohe East School
Kaikohe ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
246 students
Tikipunga Primary School
Tikipunga ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
359 students
| Measure | Kaikohe East School Kaikohe, Northland | Tikipunga Primary School Tikipunga, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 17 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #67 of 72 | #47 of 72 |
| National rank | #1539 of 1,559 | #1333 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 246 | 359 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 549 | 548 |
| Total roll | 246 | 359 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -23.5% | 36.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 89.8% | 79.7% |
| Pacific students | 15.4% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaikohe | Tikipunga |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kaikeast.school.nz | www.tikiprimary.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขTikipunga Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (29.8 vs 17.1).
- โขTikipunga Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (548 vs 549).
- โขTikipunga Primary School does better on roll size (359 vs 246).
- โขTikipunga Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (36.7% vs -23.5%).
- โขTikipunga Primary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 246.
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 Tikipunga Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tikipunga Primary School ranks higher (29.8 vs 17.1 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 Kaikohe East School and Tikipunga Primary School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Kaikohe and Tikipunga in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaikohe East School: 549. Tikipunga Primary School: 548. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaikohe East School and Tikipunga Primary School rank in Northland?
Kaikohe East School is 67th of 72 and Tikipunga Primary School is 47th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).