Northland College vs Te Kura o Mātihetihe
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 48 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
Te Kura o Mātihetihe
Kohukohu · State composite · Years 1–13
24 students
| Measure | Northland College Kaikohe, Northland | Te Kura o Mātihetihe Kohukohu, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 12 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 37 | – |
| National rank | #477 of 486 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Composite |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 294 | 24 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 552 | 552 |
| Total roll | 294 | 24 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.7% | -73.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 58.9% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 39.7% | – |
| Māori students | 91.5% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 10.5% | 4.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaikohe | Kohukohu |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.northlandcollege.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (12.2 vs 11.6).
- •Northland College does better on roll size (294 vs 24).
- •Northland College does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -73.3%).
- •Northland College is the larger school with 294 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 Northland College better than Te Kura o Mātihetihe?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Northland College and Te Kura o Mātihetihe?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Kaikohe and Kohukohu in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Northland College: 552. Te Kura o Mātihetihe: 552. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Northland College and Te Kura o Mātihetihe rank in Northland?
Northland College is 36th of 37 and Te Kura o Mātihetihe is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).