Taipa Area School vs Te Kāpehu Whetū
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Northland, New Zealand, 113 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Taipa Area School
Taipa · State composite · Years 1–13
418 students
Te Kāpehu Whetū
Whangarei · State composite · Years 1–13
177 students
| Measure | Taipa Area School Taipa, Northland | Te Kāpehu Whetū Whangarei, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 37 | #29 of 37 |
| National rank | #423 of 486 | #460 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 418 | 177 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 530 | 529 |
| Total roll | 418 | 177 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 45.2% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 58.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 27.4% | – |
| Māori students | 78% | 98.3% |
| Pacific students | 6.7% | 7.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taipa | Whangarei |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.taipa.school.nz | www.tkw.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Taipa Area School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (22.8 vs 16.4).
- •Te Kāpehu Whetū does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (529 vs 530).
- •Taipa Area School does better on roll size (418 vs 177).
- •Taipa Area School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 177.
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 Taipa Area School better than Te Kāpehu Whetū?
On the Success Index (NZ), Taipa Area School ranks higher (22.8 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 Taipa Area School and Te Kāpehu Whetū?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Taipa and Whangarei in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Taipa Area School: 530. Te Kāpehu Whetū: 529. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Taipa Area School and Te Kāpehu Whetū rank in Northland?
Taipa Area School is 20th of 37 and Te Kāpehu Whetū is 29th of 37 among composite schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).