Maungatapere School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Maungatapere, Northland 0152 · Whangarei District
#4 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#384 of 1,559 nationally
About Maungatapere School
Maungatapere School is a state full primary located in Maungatapere, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 310 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 70.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 4th of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (68th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.8%; pacific students 3.2%; international students 0%.
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%)310
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)1.6%
- 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 Maungatapere 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
- 310
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 1.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 26.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.2%
- 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 Maungatapere School has changed over time.
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Schools near Maungatapere School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Maunu School
Maunu · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students · 6.1 km away
Poroti School
Poroti · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students · 6.3 km away
Pompallier Catholic College
Maunu · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
646 students · 6.4 km away
Kokopu School
Whangarei · State full primary · Years 1–8
127 students · 8.0 km away
Manaia View School
Raumanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
190 students · 8.8 km away
He Mataariki School for Teen Parents
Raumanga · State teen parent unit
· 8.9 km away
Otaika Valley School
Otaika Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
160 students · 9.2 km away
Hora Hora School (Te Mai)
Woodhill · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students · 9.5 km away
Maungakaramea School
Maungakaramea · State full primary · Years 1–8
121 students · 9.9 km away
Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre
Whangarei · State special school
185 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mangawhai Beach School
Mangawhai · State full primary · Years 1–8
738 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 Maungatapere School a good school?
Maungatapere School has a Success Index (NZ) of 70.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #4 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 Maungatapere School rank in Northland?
Maungatapere School ranks #4 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #384 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Maungatapere School?
Maungatapere School had 310 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Maungatapere School a primary school or a secondary school?
Maungatapere School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Maungatapere School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Maungatapere School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.