St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) vs Te Kura O Otangarei
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 999 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)
Whau Valley · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
466 students
Te Kura O Otangarei
Otangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
96 students
| Measure | St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) Whau Valley, Northland | Te Kura O Otangarei Otangarei, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 78 Top 25% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 72 | #72 of 72 |
| National rank | #198 of 1,559 | #1557 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 466 | 96 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 404 | 569 |
| Total roll | 466 | 96 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.4% | -15.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.2% | 97.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whau Valley | Otangarei |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.sfx.school.nz | – |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.3 vs 13.1).
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (404 vs 569).
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) does better on roll size (466 vs 96).
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.4% vs -15.1%).
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) is the larger school with 466 students compared with 96.
- •St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) is a state integrated school while Te Kura O Otangarei 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) better than Te Kura O Otangarei?
On the Success Index (NZ), St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) ranks higher (78.3 vs 13.1 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 St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) and Te Kura O Otangarei?
About 999 m in a straight line, between Whau Valley and Otangarei in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei): 404. Te Kura O Otangarei: 569. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) and Te Kura O Otangarei rank in Northland?
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) is 1st of 72 and Te Kura O Otangarei is 72nd of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).