Schools in Northland
Northland · New Zealand
There are 3 schools in and around Northland (Northland) — 2 primary, 1 secondary. TKKM o Whangaroa is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Northland schools by suburb
3 Northland suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Northland ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
- 1TKKM o Whangaroa
Matauri Bay · Composite · 41 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Academic0Outcomes—Retention0Wellbeing100Trajectory14ERO review75
More schools in Northland
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Waiotira School Contributing · 28 students
- Waihārara School Full Primary · 21 students
What the record says about Northland schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Waihārara School
Waihārara School's board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of October 2022, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed in the June 2023 board assurance review. The school is not subject to active Ministry of Education intervention.
Full source-linked profile →Waiotira School
Waiotira School appointed a new principal and teaching team in 2022, with strategic priorities centring on a responsive localised curriculum and outdoor learning spaces. The ERO review noted strengths in whole-school curriculum design, collaborative staff with local connections, and well-developed whānau and community relationships supporting culturally responsive learning.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Northland schools
What schools are in Northland?
Northland has 3 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 secondary): Waihārara School, Waiotira School, TKKM o Whangaroa. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Northland?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — TKKM o Whangaroa ranks highest among Northland schools (22/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Northland?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Northland does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Northland address.
Decile or EQI — how are Northland schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).