Te Kura O Otangarei vs Whau Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 786 m 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
Whau Valley School
Whau Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
319 students
| Measure | Te Kura O Otangarei Otangarei, Northland | Whau Valley School Whau Valley, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 13 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #72 of 72 | #40 of 72 |
| National rank | #1557 of 1,559 | #1296 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 96 | 319 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 569 | 537 |
| Total roll | 96 | 319 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.1% | 15% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 97.9% | 77.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 13.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Otangarei | Whau Valley |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | – | www.whauvalley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Whau Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.3 vs 13.1).
- •Whau Valley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (537 vs 569).
- •Whau Valley School does better on roll size (319 vs 96).
- •Whau Valley School does better on roll growth (5 years) (15% vs -15.1%).
- •Whau Valley School is the larger school with 319 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 Whau Valley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whau Valley School ranks higher (31.3 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 Whau Valley School?
About 786 m in a straight line, between Otangarei and Whau Valley in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Te Kura O Otangarei: 569. Whau Valley School: 537. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Te Kura O Otangarei and Whau Valley School rank in Northland?
Te Kura O Otangarei is 72nd of 72 and Whau Valley School is 40th of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).