Maungakaramea School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Maungakaramea, Northland 0146 · Whangarei District
#12 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#665 of 1,559 nationally
About Maungakaramea School
Maungakaramea School is a state full primary located in Maungakaramea, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 121 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 58.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 12th of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (63th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.2%; pacific students 2.5%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Maungakaramea; Maungakaramea School ranks 1st of 2 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%)438
- Roll size (10%)121
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)37%
- 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 Maungakaramea School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 438
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 121
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 37%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 18.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.5%
- 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 Maungakaramea School has changed over time.
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Schools near Maungakaramea School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Tauraroa Area School
Maungakaramea · State composite · Years 1–13
425 students · 3.5 km away
Maungatapere School
Maungatapere · State full primary · Years 1–8
310 students · 9.9 km away
Waiotira School
Waiotira · State contributing · Years 1–6
28 students · 11 km away
Otaika Valley School
Otaika Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
160 students · 11 km away
Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students · 12 km away
Maunu School
Maunu · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students · 13 km away
Pompallier Catholic College
Maunu · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
646 students · 13 km away
Poroti School
Poroti · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students · 13 km away
Tangiteroria School
Tangiteroria · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students · 14 km away
Manaia View School
Raumanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
190 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Waipu School
Waipu · State contributing · Years 1–6
256 students
Glenbervie School
Glenbervie · State contributing · Years 1–6
233 students
Kaurihohore School
Kauri · State contributing · Years 1–6
188 students
Hurupaki School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
335 students
Matarau School
Kamo · State full primary · Years 1–8
299 students
Riverview School
Kerikeri · State contributing · Years 1–6
432 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Maungakaramea School a good school?
Maungakaramea School has a Success Index (NZ) of 58.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #12 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 Maungakaramea School rank in Northland?
Maungakaramea School ranks #12 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #665 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Maungakaramea School?
Maungakaramea School had 121 students in 2026, a change of +37% over five years.
Is Maungakaramea School a primary school or a secondary school?
Maungakaramea School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Maungakaramea School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Maungakaramea School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.