Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) vs Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 9.0 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 Rito - Te Kura Taiao
Taipa · Charter composite · Years 1–13
147 students
| Measure | Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) Kaingaroa, Northland | Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao Taipa, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 72 | #26 of 37 |
| National rank | #1301 of 1,559 | #445 of 486 |
| Sector | State | Charter |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 109 | 147 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 490 | 523 |
| Total roll | 109 | 147 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 51.4% | 98.6% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaingaroa | Taipa |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | – | kurataiao.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.0 vs 19.8).
- •Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (490 vs 523).
- •Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao does better on roll size (147 vs 109).
- •Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao is the larger school with 147 students compared with 109.
- •Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) is a state school while Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao is a charter 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 Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) better than Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) ranks higher (31.0 vs 19.8 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 Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) and Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Kaingaroa and Taipa in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia): 490. Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao: 523. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) and Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao rank in Northland?
Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia) is 42nd of 72 and Te Rito - Te Kura Taiao is 26th of 37 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).