Kerikeri High School vs Springbank School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 3.9 km 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
Springbank School
Kerikeri · Private composite · Years 1–13
216 students
| Measure | Kerikeri High School Kerikeri, Northland | Springbank School Kerikeri, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #2 of 37 | – |
| National rank | #190 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 1,632 | 216 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | – |
| Total roll | 1,632 | 216 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.7% | 0.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.5% | 90.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56.1% | 85.7% |
| Māori students | 30.6% | 7.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 0.5% |
| International students | 6% | 6% |
| suburb or town | Kerikeri | Kerikeri |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kerikerihigh.ac.nz | www.springbank.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kerikeri High School does better on roll size (1,632 vs 216).
- •Kerikeri High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.7% vs 0.5%).
- •Springbank School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (90.5% vs 76.5%).
- •Kerikeri High School is the larger school with 1,632 students compared with 216.
- •Kerikeri High School is a state school while Springbank School is a private school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Springbank 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 Kerikeri High School and Springbank School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Kerikeri and Kerikeri in Northland.
How do Kerikeri High School and Springbank School rank in Northland?
Kerikeri High School is 2nd of 37 and Springbank School is unranked among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).