Schools in Whangarei, Northland (2026)
11 schools · 2,200 students · 10 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 506.
Whangarei, in Northland, has 11 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 2,200 students. By level there are 5 full primary, 3 contributing, 1 intermediate, 1 composite, 1 special school; by sector 10 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Whangarei's schools is 506, below the Northland median of 516. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
7 of the 11 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Kokopu School (47.8, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Whangarei School (46.4, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally), and Morningside School (44.9, lower 50% of contributing schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Whangarei Intermediate (525 students), Whangarei School (480 students), Morningside School (327 students).
Ranked schools in Whangarei
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Northland.
- 148Kokopu SchoolWhangarei · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 461 · 127 students
- 246Whangarei SchoolWhangarei · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 464 · 480 students
- 345Morningside SchoolWhangarei · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 490 · 327 students
- 443Hukerenui School Years 1-8Whangarei · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 476 · 164 students
- 532Whangarei IntermediateWhangarei · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 506 · 525 students
- 628Portland School Te Kura o TikorangiWhangarei · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 515 · 109 students
- 716Te Kāpehu WhetūWhangarei · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 529 · 177 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kokopu School Whangarei · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 47.8 Lower 50% | 461 | 127 |
| 2 | Whangarei School Whangarei · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 46.4 Lower 50% | 464 | 480 |
| 3 | Morningside School Whangarei · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 44.9 Lower 50% | 490 | 327 |
| 4 | Hukerenui School Years 1-8 Whangarei · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 43.3 Lower 50% | 476 | 164 |
| 5 | Whangarei Intermediate Whangarei · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 31.6 Lower 50% | 506 | 525 |
| 6 | Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi Whangarei · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 27.5 Lower 50% | 515 | 109 |
| 7 | Te Kāpehu Whetū Whangarei · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 16.4 Lower 50% | 529 | 177 |
Other schools in Whangarei
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Whangarei Adventist Christian School
Whangarei · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
35 students
Te Horo School (Whangarei)
Whangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
Pakotai School
Whangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre
Whangarei · State special school
185 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Whangarei?
Kokopu School is the highest-ranked school in Whangarei with a Success Index (NZ) of 47.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Whangarei?
Whangarei has 11 schools (5 full primary, 3 contributing, 1 intermediate, 1 composite, 1 special school) educating 2,200 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Whangarei?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Whangarei is 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.