Kaitaia Intermediate vs Kaitaia School
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.
Kaitaia Intermediate
Kaitaia · State intermediate · Years 7–8
215 students
Kaitaia School
Kaitaia · State contributing · Years 1–6
305 students
| Measure | Kaitaia Intermediate Kaitaia, Northland | Kaitaia School Kaitaia, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #65 of 72 | #66 of 72 |
| National rank | #1526 of 1,559 | #1528 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 215 | 305 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 541 | 544 |
| Total roll | 215 | 305 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.3% | -19.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 84.7% | 83.9% |
| Pacific students | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaitaia | Kaitaia |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kaitaiaint.school.nz/ | www.kaitaiaprimary.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (18.5 vs 18.3).
- •Kaitaia Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (541 vs 544).
- •Kaitaia School does better on roll size (305 vs 215).
- •Kaitaia School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-19.9% vs -20.3%).
- •Kaitaia School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 215.
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 Intermediate better than Kaitaia School?
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 Kaitaia Intermediate and Kaitaia School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kaitaia and Kaitaia in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaitaia Intermediate: 541. Kaitaia School: 544. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaitaia Intermediate and Kaitaia School rank in Northland?
Kaitaia Intermediate is 65th of 72 and Kaitaia School is 66th of 72 among intermediate schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).