Opononi Area School vs TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Northland, New Zealand, 86 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Opononi Area School
Omapere ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
165 students
TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa
Tikipunga ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
188 students
| Measure | Opononi Area School Omapere, Northland | TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa Tikipunga, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 37 | #30 of 37 |
| National rank | #430 of 486 | #461 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ13 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 165 | 188 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 537 | 535 |
| Total roll | 165 | 188 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 18% | -0.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 93.9% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 9.7% | 14.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Omapere | Tikipunga |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขOpononi Area School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (21.5 vs 16.3).
- โขTKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (535 vs 537).
- โขTKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa does better on roll size (188 vs 165).
- โขOpononi Area School does better on roll growth (5 years) (18% vs -0.5%).
- โขTKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa is the larger school with 188 students compared with 165.
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 TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa?
On the Success Index (NZ), Opononi Area School ranks higher (21.5 vs 16.3 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 TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Omapere and Tikipunga in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Opononi Area School: 537. TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa: 535. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Opononi Area School and TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa rank in Northland?
Opononi Area School is 23rd of 37 and TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa is 30th of 37 among composite schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).