Northland College vs Ohaeawai School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 9.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northland College
Kaikohe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
294 students
Ohaeawai School
Ohaeawai · State contributing · Years 1–6
160 students
| Measure | Northland College Kaikohe, Northland | Ohaeawai School Ohaeawai, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 12 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 37 | #38 of 72 |
| National rank | #477 of 486 | #1287 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 294 | 160 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 552 | 491 |
| Total roll | 294 | 160 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.7% | -11.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 58.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 39.7% | – |
| Māori students | 91.5% | 68.8% |
| Pacific students | 10.5% | 7.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaikohe | Ohaeawai |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.northlandcollege.school.nz | www.ohaeawaiprimary.co.nz |
The verdict
- •Ohaeawai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.7 vs 12.2).
- •Ohaeawai School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (491 vs 552).
- •Northland College does better on roll size (294 vs 160).
- •Northland College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -11.1%).
- •Northland College is the larger school with 294 students compared with 160.
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 Northland College better than Ohaeawai School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ohaeawai School ranks higher (31.7 vs 12.2 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 Northland College and Ohaeawai School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Kaikohe and Ohaeawai in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Northland College: 552. Ohaeawai School: 491. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Northland College and Ohaeawai School rank in Northland?
Northland College is 36th of 37 and Ohaeawai School is 38th of 72 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).