Kaikohe West School vs Northland College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaikohe West School
Kaikohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
189 students
Northland College
Kaikohe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
294 students
| Measure | Kaikohe West School Kaikohe, Northland | Northland College Kaikohe, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 16 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #68 of 72 | #36 of 37 |
| National rank | #1544 of 1,559 | #477 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 189 | 294 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 557 | 552 |
| Total roll | 189 | 294 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.9% | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 58.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 39.7% |
| Māori students | 97.9% | 91.5% |
| Pacific students | 10.6% | 10.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaikohe | Kaikohe |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kaikohewest.school.nz | www.northlandcollege.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaikohe West School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (15.9 vs 12.2).
- •Northland College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (552 vs 557).
- •Northland College does better on roll size (294 vs 189).
- •Northland College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -4.9%).
- •Northland College is the larger school with 294 students compared with 189.
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 West School better than Northland College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaikohe West School ranks higher (15.9 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 West School and Northland College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kaikohe and Kaikohe in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaikohe West School: 557. Northland College: 552. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaikohe West School and Northland College rank in Northland?
Kaikohe West School is 68th of 72 and Northland College is 36th of 37 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).