Schools in Whau Valley, Northland (2026)
2 schools · 785 students · 1 state integrated, 1 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 537.
Whau Valley, in Northland, has 2 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 785 students. By level there is 2 contributing; by sector 1 state integrated, 1 state.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) (78.3, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Whau Valley School (31.3, 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 St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) (466 students), Whau Valley School (319 students).
Ranked schools in Whau Valley
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Northland.
- 178St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)Whau Valley · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 404 · 466 students
- 231Whau Valley SchoolWhau Valley · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 537 · 319 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) Whau Valley · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 78.3 Top 25% | 404 | 466 |
| 2 | Whau Valley School Whau Valley · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 31.3 Lower 50% | 537 | 319 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Whau Valley?
St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei) is the highest-ranked school in Whau Valley with a Success Index (NZ) of 78.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Whau Valley?
Whau Valley has 2 schools (2 contributing) educating 785 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Whau Valley?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Whau Valley is 537. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.