Mangakahia Area School vs Te Kura o Mātihetihe
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Northland, New Zealand, 77 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mangakahia Area School
Titoki · State composite · Years 1–13
77 students
Te Kura o Mātihetihe
Kohukohu · State composite · Years 1–13
24 students
| Measure | Mangakahia Area School Titoki, Northland | Te Kura o Mātihetihe Kohukohu, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 13 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 37 | – |
| National rank | #474 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 77 | 24 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 560 | 552 |
| Total roll | 77 | 24 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.3% | -73.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 88.3% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 13% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Titoki | Kohukohu |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.mangakahia.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Mangakahia Area School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (13.2 vs 11.6).
- •Te Kura o Mātihetihe does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (552 vs 560).
- •Mangakahia Area School does better on roll size (77 vs 24).
- •Mangakahia Area School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.3% vs -73.3%).
- •Mangakahia Area School is the larger school with 77 students compared with 24.
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 Mangakahia Area School better than Te Kura o Mātihetihe?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mangakahia Area School ranks higher (13.2 vs 11.6 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 Mangakahia Area School and Te Kura o Mātihetihe?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Titoki and Kohukohu in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangakahia Area School: 560. Te Kura o Mātihetihe: 552. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangakahia Area School and Te Kura o Mātihetihe rank in Northland?
Mangakahia Area School is 35th of 37 and Te Kura o Mātihetihe is unranked among composite schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).