Schools in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty (2026)
5 schools · 3,929 students · 5 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 444.
Mount Maunganui, in Bay of Plenty, has 5 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 3,929 students. By level there are 3 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 intermediate; by sector 5 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Mount Maunganui's schools is 444, below the Bay of Plenty median of 496. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Omanu School (73.1, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Mount Maunganui Primary School (72.6, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), and Mount Maunganui College (64.3, top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Mount Maunganui College (1,705 students), Mount Maunganui Intermediate School (666 students), Arataki School (590 students).
Ranked schools in Mount Maunganui
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Bay of Plenty.
- 173Omanu SchoolMount Maunganui · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 560 students
- 273Mount Maunganui Primary SchoolMount Maunganui · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 399 · 408 students
- 364Mount Maunganui CollegeMount Maunganui · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 452 · 1,705 students
- 458Arataki SchoolMount Maunganui · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 465 · 590 students
- 557Mount Maunganui Intermediate SchoolMount Maunganui · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 444 · 666 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omanu School Mount Maunganui · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 73.1 Top 25% | 403 | 560 |
| 2 | Mount Maunganui Primary School Mount Maunganui · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 72.6 Top 25% | 399 | 408 |
| 3 | Mount Maunganui College Mount Maunganui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 64.3 Top 50% | 452 | 1,705 |
| 4 | Arataki School Mount Maunganui · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 58.0 Top 50% | 465 | 590 |
| 5 | Mount Maunganui Intermediate School Mount Maunganui · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 56.7 Top 50% | 444 | 666 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Mount Maunganui?
Omanu School is the highest-ranked school in Mount Maunganui with a Success Index (NZ) of 73.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Mount Maunganui?
Mount Maunganui has 5 schools (3 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 intermediate) educating 3,929 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Mount Maunganui?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Mount Maunganui is 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.