Te Kamo High School vs Whangarei Adventist Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 1.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kamo High School
Kamo ยท State secondary (year 9-15) ยท Years 9โ13
776 students
Whangarei Adventist Christian School
Whangarei ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
35 students
| Measure | Te Kamo High School Kamo, Northland | Whangarei Adventist Christian School Whangarei, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 37 | โ |
| National rank | #385 of 486 | โ |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 9โ13 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 776 | 35 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 508 | 474 |
| Total roll | 776 | 35 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -17.5% | -31% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 70.9% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 41.3% | โ |
| Mฤori students | 55.2% | 28.6% |
| Pacific students | 12.1% | 8.6% |
| International students | 1.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kamo | Whangarei |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kamohigh.school.nz/ | www.wacs.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWhangarei Adventist Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (35.2 vs 28.6).
- โขWhangarei Adventist Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (474 vs 508).
- โขTe Kamo High School does better on roll size (776 vs 35).
- โขTe Kamo High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-17.5% vs -31%).
- โขTe Kamo High School is the larger school with 776 students compared with 35.
- โขTe Kamo High School is a state school while Whangarei Adventist Christian School is a state integrated 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 Te Kamo High School better than Whangarei Adventist Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whangarei Adventist Christian School ranks higher (35.2 vs 28.6 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 Te Kamo High School and Whangarei Adventist Christian School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kamo and Whangarei in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kamo High School: 508. Whangarei Adventist Christian School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kamo High School and Whangarei Adventist Christian School rank in Northland?
Te Kamo High School is 13th of 37 and Whangarei Adventist Christian School is unranked among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).