Mangawhai Beach School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mangawhai, Northland 0505 · Kaipara District
#2 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#277 of 1,559 nationally
About Mangawhai Beach School
Mangawhai Beach School is a state full primary located in Mangawhai, in the Kaipara District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 738 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 74.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 2nd of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll size (98th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (68th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.1%; pacific students 4.2%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Mangawhai; Mangawhai Beach School ranks 1st of 1 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)430
- Roll size (10%)738
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)35.6%
- 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 Mangawhai Beach School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 430
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 738
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 35.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Mangawhai Beach School has changed over time.
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Schools near Mangawhai Beach School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mangawhai Hills College
Mangawhai · Private composite · Years 1–13
38 students · 1.8 km away
Kaiwaka School
Kaiwaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
127 students · 12 km away
Tomarata School
Wellsford · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Maungatapere School
Maungatapere · State full primary · Years 1–8
310 students
Parua Bay School
Parua Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
297 students
Ngunguru School
Ngunguru · State full primary · Years 1–8
240 students
Hurupaki School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
335 students
Riverview School
Kerikeri · State contributing · Years 1–6
432 students
Glenbervie School
Glenbervie · State contributing · Years 1–6
233 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mangawhai Beach School a good school?
Mangawhai Beach School has a Success Index (NZ) of 74.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #2 of 72 in Northland. 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 Mangawhai Beach School rank in Northland?
Mangawhai Beach School ranks #2 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #277 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Mangawhai Beach School?
Mangawhai Beach School had 738 students in 2026, a change of +36% over five years.
Is Mangawhai Beach School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mangawhai Beach School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mangawhai Beach School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Mangawhai Beach School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.