Kaurihohore School vs Matarau School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 6.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaurihohore School
Kauri · State contributing · Years 1–6
188 students
Matarau School
Kamo · State full primary · Years 1–8
299 students
| Measure | Kaurihohore School Kauri, Northland | Matarau School Kamo, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 72 | #15 of 72 |
| National rank | #764 of 1,559 | #762 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 188 | 299 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 440 |
| Total roll | 188 | 299 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.1% | -9.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 35.6% | 26.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kauri | Kamo |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | kaurihohoreschool.blogspot.co.nz | www.matarau.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (54.6 vs 54.7).
- •Kaurihohore School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 440).
- •Matarau School does better on roll size (299 vs 188).
- •Matarau School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-9.5% vs -10.1%).
- •Matarau School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 188.
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 Kaurihohore School better than Matarau 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 Kaurihohore School and Matarau School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Kauri and Kamo in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaurihohore School: 439. Matarau School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaurihohore School and Matarau School rank in Northland?
Kaurihohore School is 16th of 72 and Matarau School is 15th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).