Te Kura O Otangarei vs Tikipunga High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kura O Otangarei
Otangarei ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
96 students
Tikipunga High School
Tikipunga ยท State secondary (year 7-15) ยท Years 7โ13
356 students
| Measure | Te Kura O Otangarei Otangarei, Northland | Tikipunga High School Tikipunga, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 13 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 72 | #32 of 37 |
| National rank | #1557 of 1,559 | #467 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 7โ13 |
| Students | 96 | 356 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 560 |
| Total roll | 96 | 356 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.1% | 14% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 46.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 27.9% |
| Mฤori students | 97.9% | 87.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 11.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otangarei | Tikipunga |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | โ | tikipungahigh.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขTikipunga High School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (15.2 vs 13.1).
- โขTikipunga High School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (560 vs 569).
- โขTikipunga High School does better on roll size (356 vs 96).
- โขTikipunga High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (14% vs -15.1%).
- โขTikipunga High School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 96.
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 O Otangarei better than Tikipunga High School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tikipunga High School ranks higher (15.2 vs 13.1 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 O Otangarei and Tikipunga High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Otangarei and Tikipunga in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura O Otangarei: 569. Tikipunga High School: 560. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kura O Otangarei and Tikipunga High School rank in Northland?
Te Kura O Otangarei is 72nd of 72 and Tikipunga High School is 32nd of 37 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).