Kerikeri High School vs Kerikeri Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 96 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kerikeri High School
Kerikeri · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,632 students
Kerikeri Primary School
Kerikeri · State contributing · Years 1–6
540 students
| Measure | Kerikeri High School Kerikeri, Northland | Kerikeri Primary School Kerikeri, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 37 | #9 of 72 |
| National rank | #190 of 486 | #647 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,632 | 540 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 462 |
| Total roll | 1,632 | 540 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.7% | 9.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56.1% | – |
| Māori students | 30.6% | 45.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 12% |
| International students | 6% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kerikeri | Kerikeri |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kerikerihigh.ac.nz | www.kerikeriprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kerikeri Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (59.0 vs 56.8).
- •Kerikeri Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (462 vs 463).
- •Kerikeri High School does better on roll size (1,632 vs 540).
- •Kerikeri Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.8% vs 5.7%).
- •Kerikeri High School is the larger school with 1,632 students compared with 540.
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 Kerikeri High School better than Kerikeri Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kerikeri Primary School ranks higher (59.0 vs 56.8 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 Kerikeri High School and Kerikeri Primary School?
About 96 m in a straight line, between Kerikeri and Kerikeri in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kerikeri High School: 463. Kerikeri Primary School: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kerikeri High School and Kerikeri Primary School rank in Northland?
Kerikeri High School is 2nd of 37 and Kerikeri Primary School is 9th of 72 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).