Maromaku School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Kawakawa, Northland 0281 · Far North District
About Maromaku School
Maromaku School is a state full primary located in Kawakawa, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 15 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 31.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (2th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 66.7%; pacific students 20%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Kawakawa; Maromaku School ranks 1st of 4 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%)485
- Roll size (10%)15
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)42.1%
- 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 Maromaku School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 485
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 15
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 42.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 66.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 20%
- 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 Maromaku School has changed over time.
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Schools near Maromaku School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Motatau School
Motatau · State full primary · Years 1–8
63 students · 6.4 km away
Hukerenui School Years 1-8
Whangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
164 students · 9.1 km away
Kawakawa Primary School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
239 students · 12 km away
Bay of Islands College
Kawakawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
474 students · 12 km away
Karetu School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
81 students · 13 km away
TKKM o Taumarere
Moerewa · State composite · Years 1–13
118 students · 13 km away
Moerewa School
Moerewa · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
126 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ruakākā School
Ruakaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
306 students
Tangiteroria School
Tangiteroria · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students
Pukenui School (Kaitaia)
Pukenui · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
Te Takarangi
Purerua · State full primary · Years 1–8
52 students
Paparore School
Awanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students
Totara North School
Totara North · State contributing · Years 1–6
20 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Maromaku School a good school?
Maromaku School has a Success Index (NZ) of 31.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Maromaku School rank in Northland?
Maromaku School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Maromaku School?
Maromaku School had 15 students in 2026, a change of +42% over five years.
Is Maromaku School a primary school or a secondary school?
Maromaku School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Maromaku School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Maromaku School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.