Maungawhau School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mount Eden, Auckland 1024 · Albert-Eden Local Board Area
#42 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#69 of 1,559 nationally
About Maungawhau School
Maungawhau School is a state contributing located in Mount Eden, in the Albert-Eden Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 674 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 84.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 42nd of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (100th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 7%; pacific students 3.7%; international students 1.3%.
There are 6 schools in Mount Eden; Maungawhau School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)344
- Roll size (10%)674
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-0.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Maungawhau School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 344
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 674
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -0.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.3%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Maungawhau School has changed over time.
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Schools near Maungawhau School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Balmoral S D A School
Balmoral · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
64 students · 874 m away
Good Shepherd School (Balmoral)
Balmoral · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
195 students · 952 m away
Balmoral School (Auckland)
Mount Eden · State full primary · Years 1–8
805 students · 1.1 km away
Eden Campus
Mount Eden · State teen parent unit
· 1.2 km away
Auckland Normal Intermediate
Mount Eden · State intermediate · Years 7–8
704 students · 1.3 km away
Epsom Normal School
Epsom · State contributing · Years 1–6
638 students · 1.5 km away
Our Lady Sacred Heart School (Epsom)
Epsom · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
215 students · 1.6 km away
Edendale School (Auckland)
Sandringham · State contributing · Years 1–6
530 students · 1.6 km away
Kohia Terrace School
Epsom · State full primary · Years 1–8
378 students · 1.6 km away
Mt Eden Normal School
Mount Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
585 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Victoria Avenue School
Remuera · State contributing · Years 1–6
418 students
Point View School
Howick South · State contributing · Years 1–6
673 students
Kohia Terrace School
Epsom · State full primary · Years 1–8
378 students
Campbells Bay School
Castor Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
855 students
Mt Eden Normal School
Mount Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
585 students
Remuera School
Remuera · State contributing · Years 1–6
616 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Maungawhau School a good school?
Maungawhau School has a Success Index (NZ) of 84.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #42 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Maungawhau School rank in Auckland?
Maungawhau School ranks #42 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #69 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Maungawhau School?
Maungawhau School had 674 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Maungawhau School a primary school or a secondary school?
Maungawhau School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Maungawhau School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Maungawhau School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.