Mangatangi School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mangatangi, Waikato 2473 · Waikato District
#124 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato
#1106 of 1,559 nationally
About Mangatangi School
Mangatangi School is a state full primary located in Mangatangi, in the Waikato District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 116 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 40.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 124th of 179 ranked full primary schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (62th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (31th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 34.5%; pacific students 13.8%; 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%)477
- Roll size (10%)116
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2%
- 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 Mangatangi School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 477
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 116
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 34.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13.8%
- 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 Mangatangi School has changed over time.
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Schools near Mangatangi School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Maramarua School
Maramarua · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students · 6.1 km away
Mangatawhiri School
Pokeno · State full primary · Years 1–8
172 students · 7.4 km away
Paparimu School
Paparimu · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students · 9.1 km away
Kaiaua School
Kaiaua · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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43 students
Stanley Avenue School
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271 students
Tirau Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
127 students
Morrinsville Intermediate
Morrinsville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
359 students
Colville School
Colville · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students
Knighton Normal School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mangatangi School a good school?
Mangatangi School has a Success Index (NZ) of 40.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #124 of 179 in Waikato. 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 Mangatangi School rank in Waikato?
Mangatangi School ranks #124 of 179 full primary schools in Waikato and #1106 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Mangatangi School?
Mangatangi School had 116 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Mangatangi School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mangatangi School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mangatangi School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Mangatangi School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.