Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga vs Te Kura Taumata o Panguru
A head-to-head comparison of two composite schools in Northland, New Zealand, 11 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga
Opononi · State composite · Years 1–13
139 students
Te Kura Taumata o Panguru
Panguru · State composite · Years 1–13
113 students
| Measure | Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga Opononi, Northland | Te Kura Taumata o Panguru Panguru, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 37 | #28 of 37 |
| National rank | #384 of 486 | #452 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Composite | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 139 | 113 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 521 | 542 |
| Total roll | 139 | 113 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 23.7% | 36.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 97.8% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 10.1% | 6.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Opononi | Panguru |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | – | www.panguru.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (28.8 vs 18.2).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (521 vs 542).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga does better on roll size (139 vs 113).
- •Te Kura Taumata o Panguru does better on roll growth (5 years) (36.7% vs 23.7%).
- •Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga is the larger school with 139 students compared with 113.
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 Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga better than Te Kura Taumata o Panguru?
On the Success Index (NZ), Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga ranks higher (28.8 vs 18.2 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 Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga and Te Kura Taumata o Panguru?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Opononi and Panguru in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga: 521. Te Kura Taumata o Panguru: 542. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga and Te Kura Taumata o Panguru rank in Northland?
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga is 12th of 37 and Te Kura Taumata o Panguru is 28th of 37 among composite schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).