Morningside School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whangarei, Northland 0110 · Whangarei District
#27 of 72 contributing schools in Northland
#1003 of 1,559 nationally
About Morningside School
Morningside School is a state contributing located in Whangarei, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 327 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 44.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 27th of 72 ranked contributing schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 42.8%; pacific students 14.1%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Whangarei; Morningside School ranks 3rd of 10 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%)490
- Roll size (10%)327
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)5.1%
- 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 Morningside School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 490
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 327
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 5.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 42.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 14.1%
- 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 Morningside School has changed over time.
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Schools near Morningside School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Renew School
Morningside · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
197 students · 707 m away
Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre
Whangarei · State special school
185 students · 840 m away
Te Kāpehu Whetū
Whangarei · State composite · Years 1–13
177 students · 1.1 km away
Hora Hora School (Te Mai)
Woodhill · State contributing · Years 1–6
333 students · 1.3 km away
Whangarei Intermediate
Whangarei · State intermediate · Years 7–8
525 students · 1.5 km away
He Mataariki School for Teen Parents
Raumanga · State teen parent unit
· 1.9 km away
Whangarei School
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
480 students · 1.9 km away
Whangārei Boys' High School
Avenues · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,404 students · 2.1 km away
Manaia View School
Raumanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
190 students · 2.1 km away
Whangārei Girls' High School
Regent · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,496 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kaingaroa School (Kaitaia)
Kaingaroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students
Ohaeawai School
Ohaeawai · State contributing · Years 1–6
160 students
Onerahi School
Onerahi · State contributing · Years 1–6
417 students
Dargaville Primary School
Dargaville · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students
Totara North School
Totara North · State contributing · Years 1–6
20 students
Te Takarangi
Purerua · State full primary · Years 1–8
52 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Morningside School a good school?
Morningside School has a Success Index (NZ) of 44.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #27 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 Morningside School rank in Northland?
Morningside School ranks #27 of 72 contributing schools in Northland and #1003 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Morningside School?
Morningside School had 327 students in 2026, a change of +5% over five years.
Is Morningside School a primary school or a secondary school?
Morningside School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Morningside School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Morningside School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.