Tikipunga High School vs Totara Grove School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tikipunga High School
Tikipunga · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
356 students
Totara Grove School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
286 students
| Measure | Tikipunga High School Tikipunga, Northland | Totara Grove School Kamo, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 15 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #32 of 37 | #58 of 72 |
| National rank | #467 of 486 | #1491 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 356 | 286 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 560 | 530 |
| Total roll | 356 | 286 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 14% | -11.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 46.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 27.9% | – |
| Māori students | 87.1% | 71% |
| Pacific students | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tikipunga | Kamo |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | tikipungahigh.school.nz/ | www.totaragrove.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Totara Grove School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (21.5 vs 15.2).
- •Totara Grove School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (530 vs 560).
- •Tikipunga High School does better on roll size (356 vs 286).
- •Tikipunga High School does better on roll growth (5 years) (14% vs -11.3%).
- •Tikipunga High School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 286.
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 Tikipunga High School better than Totara Grove School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Totara Grove School ranks higher (21.5 vs 15.2 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 Tikipunga High School and Totara Grove School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Tikipunga and Kamo in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tikipunga High School: 560. Totara Grove School: 530. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tikipunga High School and Totara Grove School rank in Northland?
Tikipunga High School is 32nd of 37 and Totara Grove School is 58th of 72 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).