Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) vs Te Rangi Aniwaniwa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 6.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia)
Kaingaroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students
Te Rangi Aniwaniwa
Awanui · State composite · Years 1–13
181 students
| Measure | Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) Kaingaroa, Northland | Te Rangi Aniwaniwa Awanui, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 72 | #11 of 37 |
| National rank | #1301 of 1,559 | #372 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 109 | 181 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 490 | 519 |
| Total roll | 109 | 181 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.4% | 24.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 51.4% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaingaroa | Awanui |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | – | www.terangianiwaniwa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (31.0 vs 30.9).
- •Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (490 vs 519).
- •Te Rangi Aniwaniwa does better on roll size (181 vs 109).
- •Te Rangi Aniwaniwa does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.4% vs -17.4%).
- •Te Rangi Aniwaniwa is the larger school with 181 students compared with 109.
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 Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) better than Te Rangi Aniwaniwa?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) and Te Rangi Aniwaniwa?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Kaingaroa and Awanui in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia): 490. Te Rangi Aniwaniwa: 519. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) and Te Rangi Aniwaniwa rank in Northland?
Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) is 42nd of 72 and Te Rangi Aniwaniwa is 11th of 37 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).