Whangarei Heads School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whangarei Heads, Northland 0174 · Whangarei District
#3 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#340 of 1,559 nationally
About Whangarei Heads School
Whangarei Heads School is a state full primary located in Whangarei Heads, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 148 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 72.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 3rd of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (82th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (40th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.5%; pacific students 2.7%; 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%)408
- Roll size (10%)148
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)16%
- 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 Whangarei Heads School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 408
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 148
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 16%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.7%
- 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 Whangarei Heads School has changed over time.
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Schools near Whangarei Heads School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
One Tree Point School
One Tree Point · State contributing · Years 1–6
265 students · 4.8 km away
Parua Bay School
Parua Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
297 students · 6.7 km away
Bream Bay College
Ruakaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
617 students · 8.1 km away
Ruakākā School
Ruakaka · State contributing · Years 1–6
306 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Maunu School
Maunu · State contributing · Years 1–6
320 students
Ngunguru School
Ngunguru · State full primary · Years 1–8
240 students
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Whangarei Heads School a good school?
Whangarei Heads School has a Success Index (NZ) of 72.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #3 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 Whangarei Heads School rank in Northland?
Whangarei Heads School ranks #3 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #340 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Whangarei Heads School?
Whangarei Heads School had 148 students in 2026, a change of +16% over five years.
Is Whangarei Heads School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whangarei Heads School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whangarei Heads School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Whangarei Heads School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.