Whananaki School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whananaki, Northland 0536 · Whangarei District
About Whananaki School
Whananaki School is a state full primary located in Whananaki, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 52 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 20.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (46th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 88.5%; pacific students 0%; 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%)523
- Roll size (10%)52
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-33.3%
- 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 Whananaki School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 523
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 52
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -33.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 88.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Whananaki School has changed over time.
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Schools near Whananaki 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).
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Kaeo School
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Te Kopuru School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Whananaki School a good school?
Whananaki School has a Success Index (NZ) of 20.0 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 Whananaki School rank in Northland?
Whananaki School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Whananaki School?
Whananaki School had 52 students in 2026, a change of -33% over five years.
Is Whananaki School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whananaki School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whananaki School?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Whananaki School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.