Kaiwaka School vs Otamatea High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 8.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaiwaka School
Kaiwaka ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
127 students
Otamatea High School
Maungaturoto ยท State secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
566 students
| Measure | Kaiwaka School Kaiwaka, Northland | Otamatea High School Maungaturoto, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 72 | #6 of 37 |
| National rank | #1231 of 1,559 | #262 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 127 | 566 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 482 | 480 |
| Total roll | 127 | 566 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.3% | 54.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 77% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 43.7% |
| Mฤori students | 44.9% | 34.8% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Kaiwaka | Maungaturoto |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kaiwaka.school.nz | www.otamatea.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขOtamatea High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (45.8 vs 34.2).
- โขOtamatea High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (480 vs 482).
- โขOtamatea High School does better on roll size (566 vs 127).
- โขOtamatea High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (54.8% vs -4.3%).
- โขOtamatea High School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 127.
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 Kaiwaka School better than Otamatea High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otamatea High School ranks higher (45.8 vs 34.2 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 Kaiwaka School and Otamatea High School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Kaiwaka and Maungaturoto in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaiwaka School: 482. Otamatea High School: 480. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaiwaka School and Otamatea High School rank in Northland?
Kaiwaka School is 37th of 72 and Otamatea High School is 6th of 37 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).