Kokopu School vs Matarau School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Northland, New Zealand, 9.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kokopu School
Whangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students
Matarau School
Kamo · State full primary · Years 1–8
299 students
| Measure | Kokopu School Whangarei, Northland | Matarau School Kamo, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #22 of 72 | #15 of 72 |
| National rank | #930 of 1,559 | #762 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 127 | 299 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 440 |
| Total roll | 127 | 299 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.7% | -9.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.6% | 26.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whangarei | Kamo |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kokopu.school.nz | www.matarau.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Matarau School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.7 vs 47.8).
- •Matarau School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (440 vs 461).
- •Matarau School does better on roll size (299 vs 127).
- •Kokopu School does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.7% vs -9.5%).
- •Matarau School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 127.
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 Kokopu School better than Matarau School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Matarau School ranks higher (54.7 vs 47.8 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 Kokopu School and Matarau School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Whangarei and Kamo in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kokopu School: 461. Matarau School: 440. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kokopu School and Matarau School rank in Northland?
Kokopu School is 22nd of 72 and Matarau School is 15th of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).