Mangakahia Area School vs Tikipunga High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 25 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
Tikipunga High School
Tikipunga · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
356 students
| Measure | Mangakahia Area School Titoki, Northland | Tikipunga High School Tikipunga, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 13 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 37 | #32 of 37 |
| National rank | #474 of 486 | #467 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 77 | 356 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 560 | 560 |
| Total roll | 77 | 356 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.3% | 14% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 46.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 27.9% |
| Māori students | 88.3% | 87.1% |
| Pacific students | 13% | 11.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Titoki | Tikipunga |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.mangakahia.school.nz | tikipungahigh.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Tikipunga High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (15.2 vs 13.2).
- •Tikipunga High School does better on roll size (356 vs 77).
- •Tikipunga High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (14% vs 1.3%).
- •Tikipunga High School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 77.
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 Tikipunga High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tikipunga High School ranks higher (15.2 vs 13.2 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 Tikipunga High School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Titoki and Tikipunga in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangakahia Area School: 560. Tikipunga High School: 560. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangakahia Area School and Tikipunga High School rank in Northland?
Mangakahia Area School is 35th of 37 and Tikipunga High School is 32nd of 37 among composite schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).