Paparore School vs Te Kamo Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 124 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paparore School
Awanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students
Te Kamo Intermediate School
Kamo · State intermediate · Years 7–8
622 students
| Measure | Paparore School Awanui, Northland | Te Kamo Intermediate School Kamo, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 72 | #18 of 72 |
| National rank | #1088 of 1,559 | #845 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 169 | 622 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 483 | 482 |
| Total roll | 169 | 622 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 11.3% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 79.9% | 43.7% |
| Pacific students | 9.5% | 8.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Awanui | Kamo |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.paparore.school.nz | www.kamoint.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kamo Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.2 vs 41.0).
- •Te Kamo Intermediate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (482 vs 483).
- •Te Kamo Intermediate School does better on roll size (622 vs 169).
- •Paparore School does better on roll growth (5 years) (11.3% vs 1.6%).
- •Te Kamo Intermediate School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 169.
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 Paparore School better than Te Kamo Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kamo Intermediate School ranks higher (51.2 vs 41.0 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 Paparore School and Te Kamo Intermediate School?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Awanui and Kamo in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Paparore School: 483. Te Kamo Intermediate School: 482. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Paparore School and Te Kamo Intermediate School rank in Northland?
Paparore School is 30th of 72 and Te Kamo Intermediate School is 18th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).