Kohukohu School vs Umawera School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 8.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kohukohu School
Kohukohu Β· State full primary Β· Years 1β8
22 students
Umawera School
Umawera Β· State contributing Β· Years 1β6
26 students
| Measure | Kohukohu School Kohukohu, Northland | Umawera School Umawera, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 14 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | β | β |
| National rank | β | β |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1β8 | Years 1β6 |
| Students | 22 | 26 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 543 | 502 |
| Total roll | 22 | 26 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -18.4% | -17.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | β | β |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | β | β |
| Leavers with University Entrance | β | β |
| MΔori students | 100% | 76.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.5% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kohukohu | Umawera |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | kohukohu.school.nz/ | β |
The verdict
- β’Umawera School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (24.9 vs 13.6).
- β’Umawera School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (502 vs 543).
- β’Umawera School does better on roll size (26 vs 22).
- β’Umawera School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-17.6% vs -18.4%).
- β’Umawera School is the larger school with 26 students compared with 22.
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 Kohukohu School better than Umawera School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Umawera School ranks higher (24.9 vs 13.6 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 Kohukohu School and Umawera School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Kohukohu and Umawera in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kohukohu School: 543. Umawera School: 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kohukohu School and Umawera School rank in Northland?
Kohukohu School is unranked and Umawera School is unranked among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).