Kawakawa Primary School vs Totara Grove School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 40 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kawakawa Primary School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
239 students
Totara Grove School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
286 students
| Measure | Kawakawa Primary School Kawakawa, Northland | Totara Grove School Kamo, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #45 of 72 | #58 of 72 |
| National rank | #1330 of 1,559 | #1491 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 239 | 286 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 531 | 530 |
| Total roll | 239 | 286 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 46.4% | -11.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 93.3% | 71% |
| Pacific students | 15.1% | 12.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kawakawa | Kamo |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kawakawaprimary.co.nz/ | www.totaragrove.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kawakawa Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (29.8 vs 21.5).
- •Totara Grove School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (530 vs 531).
- •Totara Grove School does better on roll size (286 vs 239).
- •Kawakawa Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (46.4% vs -11.3%).
- •Totara Grove School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 239.
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 Kawakawa Primary School better than Totara Grove School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kawakawa Primary School ranks higher (29.8 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 Kawakawa Primary School and Totara Grove School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Kawakawa and Kamo in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kawakawa Primary School: 531. Totara Grove School: 530. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kawakawa Primary School and Totara Grove School rank in Northland?
Kawakawa Primary School is 45th of 72 and Totara Grove School is 58th of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).