Pompallier Catholic School vs Whangarei Adventist Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Northland, New Zealand, 115 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pompallier Catholic School
Kaitaia · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
167 students
Whangarei Adventist Christian School
Whangarei · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
| Measure | Pompallier Catholic School Kaitaia, Northland | Whangarei Adventist Christian School Whangarei, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 72 | – |
| National rank | #883 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State integrated | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 167 | 35 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 462 | 474 |
| Total roll | 167 | 35 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 20.8% | -31% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 47.9% | 28.6% |
| Pacific students | 8.4% | 8.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaitaia | Whangarei |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.pompallierprimary.school.nz | www.wacs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Pompallier Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.5 vs 35.2).
- •Pompallier Catholic School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (462 vs 474).
- •Pompallier Catholic School does better on roll size (167 vs 35).
- •Pompallier Catholic School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.8% vs -31%).
- •Pompallier Catholic School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 35.
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 Pompallier Catholic School better than Whangarei Adventist Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pompallier Catholic School ranks higher (49.5 vs 35.2 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 Pompallier Catholic School and Whangarei Adventist Christian School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Kaitaia and Whangarei in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Pompallier Catholic School: 462. Whangarei Adventist Christian School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Pompallier Catholic School and Whangarei Adventist Christian School rank in Northland?
Pompallier Catholic School is 21st of 72 and Whangarei Adventist Christian School is unranked among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).