Kerikeri High School vs Whangārei Boys' High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 63 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
Whangārei Boys' High School
Avenues · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,404 students
| Measure | Kerikeri High School Kerikeri, Northland | Whangārei Boys' High School Avenues, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 37 | #4 of 37 |
| National rank | #190 of 486 | #240 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,632 | 1,404 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 463 | 474 |
| Total roll | 1,632 | 1,404 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.7% | 18.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 76.5% | 73.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 56.1% | 46.8% |
| Māori students | 30.6% | 42.6% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 9.2% |
| International students | 6% | 0.8% |
| suburb or town | Kerikeri | Avenues |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kerikerihigh.ac.nz | www.wbhs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kerikeri High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (56.8 vs 49.4).
- •Kerikeri High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (463 vs 474).
- •Kerikeri High School does better on roll size (1,632 vs 1,404).
- •Whangārei Boys' High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18.8% vs 5.7%).
- •Kerikeri High School does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (76.5% vs 73.4%).
- •Kerikeri High School is the larger school with 1,632 students compared with 1,404.
- •Kerikeri High School is co-educational and Whangārei Boys' High School is boys.
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 Whangārei Boys' High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kerikeri High School ranks higher (56.8 vs 49.4 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 Whangārei Boys' High School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Kerikeri and Avenues in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kerikeri High School: 463. Whangārei Boys' High School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kerikeri High School and Whangārei Boys' High School rank in Northland?
Kerikeri High School is 2nd of 37 and Whangārei Boys' High School is 4th of 37 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).