Kaurihohore School vs Maungakaramea School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 24 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
Maungakaramea School
Maungakaramea · State full primary · Years 1–8
121 students
| Measure | Kaurihohore School Kauri, Northland | Maungakaramea School Maungakaramea, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 72 | #12 of 72 |
| National rank | #764 of 1,559 | #665 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 188 | 121 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 438 |
| Total roll | 188 | 121 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.1% | 37% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 35.6% | 18.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kauri | Maungakaramea |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | kaurihohoreschool.blogspot.co.nz | www.maungakaramea.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Maungakaramea School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.2 vs 54.6).
- •Maungakaramea School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (438 vs 439).
- •Kaurihohore School does better on roll size (188 vs 121).
- •Maungakaramea School does better on roll growth (5 years) (37% vs -10.1%).
- •Kaurihohore School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 121.
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 Maungakaramea School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maungakaramea School ranks higher (58.2 vs 54.6 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 Kaurihohore School and Maungakaramea School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Kauri and Maungakaramea in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaurihohore School: 439. Maungakaramea School: 438. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaurihohore School and Maungakaramea School rank in Northland?
Kaurihohore School is 16th of 72 and Maungakaramea School is 12th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).