Schools in Maungakaramea, Northland (2026)
2 schools · 546 students · 2 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 477.
Maungakaramea, in Northland, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 546 students. By level there are 1 full primary, 1 composite; by sector 2 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Maungakaramea School (58.2, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Tauraroa Area School (41.7, lower 50% of composite schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Tauraroa Area School (425 students), Maungakaramea School (121 students).
Ranked schools in Maungakaramea
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Northland.
- 158Maungakaramea SchoolMaungakaramea · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 438 · 121 students
- 242Tauraroa Area SchoolMaungakaramea · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 477 · 425 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maungakaramea School Maungakaramea · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 58.2 Top 50% | 438 | 121 |
| 2 | Tauraroa Area School Maungakaramea · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 41.7 Lower 50% | 477 | 425 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Maungakaramea?
Maungakaramea School is the highest-ranked school in Maungakaramea with a Success Index (NZ) of 58.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Maungakaramea?
Maungakaramea has 2 schools (1 full primary, 1 composite) educating 546 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Maungakaramea?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Maungakaramea is 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.