Te Kāpehu Whetū vs Whangarei Intermediate
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 Kāpehu Whetū
Whangarei · State composite · Years 1–13
177 students
Whangarei Intermediate
Whangarei · State intermediate · Years 7–8
525 students
| Measure | Te Kāpehu Whetū Whangarei, Northland | Whangarei Intermediate Whangarei, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 16 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #29 of 37 | #39 of 72 |
| National rank | #460 of 486 | #1291 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 177 | 525 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 529 | 506 |
| Total roll | 177 | 525 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | -24.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 98.3% | 57% |
| Pacific students | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whangarei | Whangarei |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.tkw.ac.nz | www.wis.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Whangarei Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.6 vs 16.4).
- •Whangarei Intermediate does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (506 vs 529).
- •Whangarei Intermediate does better on roll size (525 vs 177).
- •Whangarei Intermediate is the larger school with 525 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 Te Kāpehu Whetū better than Whangarei Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whangarei Intermediate ranks higher (31.6 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 Te Kāpehu Whetū and Whangarei Intermediate?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Whangarei and Whangarei in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kāpehu Whetū: 529. Whangarei Intermediate: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kāpehu Whetū and Whangarei Intermediate rank in Northland?
Te Kāpehu Whetū is 29th of 37 and Whangarei Intermediate is 39th of 72 among composite schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).