Te Kura O Otangarei vs Tikipunga Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 1.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Te Kura O Otangarei
Otangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
96 students
Tikipunga Primary School
Tikipunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
359 students
| Measure | Te Kura O Otangarei Otangarei, Northland | Tikipunga Primary School Tikipunga, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 13 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 72 | #47 of 72 |
| National rank | #1557 of 1,559 | #1333 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 96 | 359 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 548 |
| Total roll | 96 | 359 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.1% | 36.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 97.9% | 79.7% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otangarei | Tikipunga |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | – | www.tikiprimary.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Tikipunga Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (29.8 vs 13.1).
- •Tikipunga Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (548 vs 569).
- •Tikipunga Primary School does better on roll size (359 vs 96).
- •Tikipunga Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (36.7% vs -15.1%).
- •Tikipunga Primary School is the larger school with 359 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 Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Tikipunga Primary School ranks higher (29.8 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 Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Otangarei and Tikipunga in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura O Otangarei: 569. Tikipunga Primary School: 548. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kura O Otangarei and Tikipunga Primary School rank in Northland?
Te Kura O Otangarei is 72nd of 72 and Tikipunga Primary School is 47th of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).