Karetu School vs Te Kura o Waikare
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 8.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karetu School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
81 students
Te Kura o Waikare
Waikare · State composite · Years 1–13
67 students
| Measure | Karetu School Kawakawa, Northland | Te Kura o Waikare Waikare, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 28 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 72 | #27 of 37 |
| National rank | #1363 of 1,559 | #451 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 81 | 67 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 497 | 537 |
| Total roll | 81 | 67 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.9% | 6.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 69.1% | 98.5% |
| Pacific students | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kawakawa | Waikare |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.schoolground.co.nz/karetu | www.tekuraowaikare.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Karetu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (28.3 vs 18.4).
- •Karetu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (497 vs 537).
- •Karetu School does better on roll size (81 vs 67).
- •Te Kura o Waikare does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.4% vs -20.9%).
- •Karetu School is the larger school with 81 students compared with 67.
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 Karetu School better than Te Kura o Waikare?
On the Success Index (NZ), Karetu School ranks higher (28.3 vs 18.4 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 Karetu School and Te Kura o Waikare?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Kawakawa and Waikare in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Karetu School: 497. Te Kura o Waikare: 537. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Karetu School and Te Kura o Waikare rank in Northland?
Karetu School is 48th of 72 and Te Kura o Waikare is 27th of 37 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).