Renew School vs Te Kāpehu Whetū
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Northland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Renew School
Morningside · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
197 students
Te Kāpehu Whetū
Whangarei · State composite · Years 1–13
177 students
| Measure | Renew School Morningside, Northland | Te Kāpehu Whetū Whangarei, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 41 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #9 of 37 | #29 of 37 |
| National rank | #295 of 486 | #460 of 486 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 197 | 177 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 461 | 529 |
| Total roll | 197 | 177 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 14.4% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 60% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 30% | – |
| Māori students | 23.4% | 98.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.6% | 7.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Morningside | Whangarei |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.renew.school.nz | www.tkw.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Renew School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.3 vs 16.4).
- •Renew School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 529).
- •Renew School does better on roll size (197 vs 177).
- •Renew School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 177.
- •Renew School is a state integrated school while Te Kāpehu Whetū is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Renew School better than Te Kāpehu Whetū?
On the Success Index (NZ), Renew School ranks higher (41.3 vs 16.4 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 Renew School and Te Kāpehu Whetū?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Morningside and Whangarei in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Renew School: 461. Te Kāpehu Whetū: 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Renew School and Te Kāpehu Whetū rank in Northland?
Renew School is 9th of 37 and Te Kāpehu Whetū is 29th of 37 among composite schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).