Kokopu School vs Purua School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Northland, New Zealand, 8.8 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
Purua School
Purua · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students
| Measure | Kokopu School Whangarei, Northland | Purua School Purua, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 48 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #22 of 72 | – |
| National rank | #930 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 127 | 31 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 513 |
| Total roll | 127 | 31 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.7% | 31.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 23.6% | 61.3% |
| Pacific students | 1.6% | 12.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whangarei | Purua |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kokopu.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Kokopu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.8 vs 23.6).
- •Kokopu School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 513).
- •Kokopu School does better on roll size (127 vs 31).
- •Purua School does better on roll growth (5 years) (31.8% vs 12.7%).
- •Kokopu School is the larger school with 127 students compared with 31.
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 Purua School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kokopu School ranks higher (47.8 vs 23.6 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 Kokopu School and Purua School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Whangarei and Purua in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kokopu School: 461. Purua School: 513. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kokopu School and Purua School rank in Northland?
Kokopu School is 22nd of 72 and Purua School is unranked among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).