Te Kura O Otangarei vs Whangarei Adventist Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Northland, New Zealand, 1.2 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
Whangarei Adventist Christian School
Whangarei · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
| Measure | Te Kura O Otangarei Otangarei, Northland | Whangarei Adventist Christian School Whangarei, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 13 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 72 | – |
| National rank | #1557 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 96 | 35 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 474 |
| Total roll | 96 | 35 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.1% | -31% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 97.9% | 28.6% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otangarei | Whangarei |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | – | www.wacs.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Whangarei Adventist Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (35.2 vs 13.1).
- •Whangarei Adventist Christian School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (474 vs 569).
- •Te Kura O Otangarei does better on roll size (96 vs 35).
- •Te Kura O Otangarei does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.1% vs -31%).
- •Te Kura O Otangarei is the larger school with 96 students compared with 35.
- •Te Kura O Otangarei is a state school while Whangarei Adventist Christian School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Whangarei Adventist Christian School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whangarei Adventist Christian School ranks higher (35.2 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 Whangarei Adventist Christian School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Otangarei and Whangarei in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura O Otangarei: 569. Whangarei Adventist Christian School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kura O Otangarei and Whangarei Adventist Christian School rank in Northland?
Te Kura O Otangarei is 72nd of 72 and Whangarei Adventist Christian School is unranked among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).