Taipa Area School vs Te Kura o Te Kao
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Northland, New Zealand, 59 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 Kura o Te Kao
Te Kao · State composite · Years 1–13
88 students
| Measure | Taipa Area School Taipa, Northland | Te Kura o Te Kao Te Kao, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #20 of 37 | #22 of 37 |
| National rank | #423 of 486 | #428 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 418 | 88 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 530 | 533 |
| Total roll | 418 | 88 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 45.2% | 105.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 58.1% | 72.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 27.4% | 48.3% |
| Māori students | 78% | 98.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Taipa | Te Kao |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.taipa.school.nz | www.tekuraotekao.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (22.8 vs 22.4).
- •Taipa Area School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (530 vs 533).
- •Taipa Area School does better on roll size (418 vs 88).
- •Te Kura o Te Kao does better on roll growth (5 years) (105.6% vs 45.2%).
- •Te Kura o Te Kao does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (72.1% vs 58.1%).
- •Taipa Area School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 88.
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 Kura o Te Kao?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Taipa Area School and Te Kura o Te Kao?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Taipa and Te Kao in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Taipa Area School: 530. Te Kura o Te Kao: 533. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Taipa Area School and Te Kura o Te Kao rank in Northland?
Taipa Area School is 20th of 37 and Te Kura o Te Kao is 22nd of 37 among composite schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).