Schools in Whitianga, Waikato (2026)
3 schools · 1,061 students · 3 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 465.
Whitianga, in Waikato, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 1,061 students. By level there are 2 full primary, 1 composite; by sector 3 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Whitianga's schools is 465, below the Waikato median of 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
2 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Whenuakite School (64.6, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Mercury Bay Area School (41.1, 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 Mercury Bay Area School (877 students), Whenuakite School (154 students), Coroglen School (30 students).
Ranked schools in Whitianga
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Waikato.
- 165Whenuakite SchoolWhitianga · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 428 · 154 students
- 241Mercury Bay Area SchoolWhitianga · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 465 · 877 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whenuakite School Whitianga · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 64.6 Top 50% | 428 | 154 |
| 2 | Mercury Bay Area School Whitianga · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 41.1 Lower 50% | 465 | 877 |
Other schools in Whitianga
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 2 schools in Whitianga side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Whitianga?
Whenuakite School is the highest-ranked school in Whitianga with a Success Index (NZ) of 64.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Whitianga?
Whitianga has 3 schools (2 full primary, 1 composite) educating 1,061 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Whitianga?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Whitianga is 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.