Kaurihohore School vs Totara Grove School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Northland, New Zealand, 4.7 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
Totara Grove School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
286 students
| Measure | Kaurihohore School Kauri, Northland | Totara Grove School Kamo, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 55 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #16 of 72 | #58 of 72 |
| National rank | #764 of 1,559 | #1491 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 188 | 286 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 439 | 530 |
| Total roll | 188 | 286 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.1% | -11.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 35.6% | 71% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 12.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kauri | Kamo |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | kaurihohoreschool.blogspot.co.nz | www.totaragrove.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kaurihohore School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.6 vs 21.5).
- •Kaurihohore School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (439 vs 530).
- •Totara Grove School does better on roll size (286 vs 188).
- •Kaurihohore School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-10.1% vs -11.3%).
- •Totara Grove School is the larger school with 286 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 Totara Grove School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaurihohore School ranks higher (54.6 vs 21.5 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 Kaurihohore School and Totara Grove School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Kauri and Kamo in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaurihohore School: 439. Totara Grove School: 530. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaurihohore School and Totara Grove School rank in Northland?
Kaurihohore School is 16th of 72 and Totara Grove School is 58th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).