Opononi Area School vs Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Northland, New Zealand, 6.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Opononi Area School
Omapere · State composite · Years 1–13
165 students
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga
Opononi · State composite · Years 1–13
139 students
| Measure | Opononi Area School Omapere, Northland | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga Opononi, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 37 | #12 of 37 |
| National rank | #430 of 486 | #384 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 165 | 139 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 537 | 521 |
| Total roll | 165 | 139 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18% | 23.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 93.9% | 97.8% |
| Pacific students | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Omapere | Opononi |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (28.8 vs 21.5).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (521 vs 537).
- •Opononi Area School does better on roll size (165 vs 139).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga does better on roll growth (5 years) (23.7% vs 18%).
- •Opononi Area School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 139.
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 Opononi Area School better than Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga ranks higher (28.8 vs 21.5 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 Opononi Area School and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Omapere and Opononi in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Opononi Area School: 537. Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga: 521. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Opononi Area School and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga rank in Northland?
Opononi Area School is 23rd of 37 and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga is 12th of 37 among composite schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).