Tikipunga Primary School vs Whau Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Northland, New Zealand, 1.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tikipunga Primary School
Tikipunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
359 students
Whau Valley School
Whau Valley · State contributing · Years 1–6
319 students
| Measure | Tikipunga Primary School Tikipunga, Northland | Whau Valley School Whau Valley, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #47 of 72 | #40 of 72 |
| National rank | #1333 of 1,559 | #1296 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 359 | 319 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 548 | 537 |
| Total roll | 359 | 319 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 36.7% | 15% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 79.7% | 77.1% |
| Pacific students | 8.1% | 13.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Tikipunga | Whau Valley |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.tikiprimary.school.nz/ | www.whauvalley.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Whau Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (31.3 vs 29.8).
- •Whau Valley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (537 vs 548).
- •Tikipunga Primary School does better on roll size (359 vs 319).
- •Tikipunga Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (36.7% vs 15%).
- •Tikipunga Primary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 319.
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 Primary School better than Whau Valley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Whau Valley School ranks higher (31.3 vs 29.8 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 Primary School and Whau Valley School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Tikipunga and Whau Valley in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Tikipunga Primary School: 548. Whau Valley School: 537. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Tikipunga Primary School and Whau Valley School rank in Northland?
Tikipunga Primary School is 47th of 72 and Whau Valley School is 40th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).