Te Kamo Intermediate School vs Totara Grove School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kamo Intermediate School
Kamo · State intermediate · Years 7–8
622 students
Totara Grove School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
286 students
| Measure | Te Kamo Intermediate School Kamo, Northland | Totara Grove School Kamo, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 51 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 72 | #58 of 72 |
| National rank | #845 of 1,559 | #1491 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 622 | 286 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 482 | 530 |
| Total roll | 622 | 286 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.6% | -11.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 43.7% | 71% |
| Pacific students | 8.4% | 12.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kamo | Kamo |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kamoint.school.nz | www.totaragrove.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kamo Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.2 vs 21.5).
- •Te Kamo Intermediate School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (482 vs 530).
- •Te Kamo Intermediate School does better on roll size (622 vs 286).
- •Te Kamo Intermediate School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.6% vs -11.3%).
- •Te Kamo Intermediate School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 286.
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 Intermediate School better than Totara Grove School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kamo Intermediate School ranks higher (51.2 vs 21.5 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 Intermediate School and Totara Grove School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kamo and Kamo in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kamo Intermediate School: 482. Totara Grove School: 530. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kamo Intermediate School and Totara Grove School rank in Northland?
Te Kamo Intermediate School is 18th of 72 and Totara Grove School is 58th of 72 among intermediate schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).