Kaitaia College vs Pamapuria School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 8.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaitaia College
Kaitaia · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
700 students
Pamapuria School
Pamapuria · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students
| Measure | Kaitaia College Kaitaia, Northland | Pamapuria School Pamapuria, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #14 of 37 | #69 of 72 |
| National rank | #399 of 486 | #1547 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 700 | 99 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 522 | 546 |
| Total roll | 700 | 99 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.4% | -15.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 73.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 48.7% | – |
| Māori students | 76.7% | 78.8% |
| Pacific students | 11% | 18.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaitaia | Pamapuria |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kaitaiacollege.school.nz/ | pamapuriaschoolnz.mystrikingly.com/ |
The verdict
- •Kaitaia College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (26.3 vs 15.3).
- •Kaitaia College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (522 vs 546).
- •Kaitaia College does better on roll size (700 vs 99).
- •Kaitaia College does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.4% vs -15.8%).
- •Kaitaia College is the larger school with 700 students compared with 99.
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 Kaitaia College better than Pamapuria School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaitaia College ranks higher (26.3 vs 15.3 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 Kaitaia College and Pamapuria School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Kaitaia and Pamapuria in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaitaia College: 522. Pamapuria School: 546. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaitaia College and Pamapuria School rank in Northland?
Kaitaia College is 14th of 37 and Pamapuria School is 69th of 72 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).