Ngunguru School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ngunguru, Northland 0173 · Whangarei District
#8 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#621 of 1,559 nationally
About Ngunguru School
Ngunguru School is a state full primary located in Ngunguru, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 240 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 8th of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (70th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 28.3%; pacific students 3.3%; 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%)427
- Roll size (10%)240
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15.1%
- 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 Ngunguru School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 427
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 240
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 28.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.3%
- 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 Ngunguru School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ngunguru School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
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
Maungatapere School
Maungatapere · State full primary · Years 1–8
310 students
Parua Bay School
Parua Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
297 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 Ngunguru School a good school?
Ngunguru School has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #8 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 Ngunguru School rank in Northland?
Ngunguru School ranks #8 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #621 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ngunguru School?
Ngunguru School had 240 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Ngunguru School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ngunguru School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ngunguru School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Ngunguru School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.