Kaitaia Intermediate vs Te Rangi Aniwaniwa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 4.7 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
Te Rangi Aniwaniwa
Awanui · State composite · Years 1–13
181 students
| Measure | Kaitaia Intermediate Kaitaia, Northland | Te Rangi Aniwaniwa Awanui, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 19 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #65 of 72 | #11 of 37 |
| National rank | #1526 of 1,559 | #372 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 215 | 181 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 541 | 519 |
| Total roll | 215 | 181 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.3% | 24.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 84.7% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaitaia | Awanui |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kaitaiaint.school.nz/ | www.terangianiwaniwa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Rangi Aniwaniwa scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.9 vs 18.5).
- •Te Rangi Aniwaniwa does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (519 vs 541).
- •Kaitaia Intermediate does better on roll size (215 vs 181).
- •Te Rangi Aniwaniwa does better on roll growth (5 years) (24.4% vs -20.3%).
- •Kaitaia Intermediate is the larger school with 215 students compared with 181.
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 Te Rangi Aniwaniwa?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Rangi Aniwaniwa ranks higher (30.9 vs 18.5 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 Intermediate and Te Rangi Aniwaniwa?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Kaitaia and Awanui in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaitaia Intermediate: 541. Te Rangi Aniwaniwa: 519. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaitaia Intermediate and Te Rangi Aniwaniwa rank in Northland?
Kaitaia Intermediate is 65th of 72 and Te Rangi Aniwaniwa is 11th of 37 among intermediate schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).