Mercury Bay Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whitianga, Waikato 3510 · Thames-Coromandel District
#25 of 58 composite schools in Waikato
#296 of 486 nationally
About Mercury Bay Area School
Mercury Bay Area School is a state composite located in Whitianga, in the Thames-Coromandel District territorial authority of Waikato, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 877 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 25th of 58 ranked composite schools in Waikato. Its strongest component is roll size (72th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.9%; pacific students 3.1%; international students 2.7%.
There are 3 schools in Whitianga; Mercury Bay Area School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)465
- Roll size (10%)877
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-15.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)68.8%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)46.8%
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 Mercury Bay Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 465
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 877
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -15.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 68.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 46.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 26.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Mercury Bay Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Mercury Bay Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Mercury Bay Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Mercury Bay Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Coroglen School
Whitianga · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students · 9.2 km away
Whenuakite School
Whitianga · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 11 km away
Te Rerenga School
Te Rerenga · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Waikato with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College
Taupo · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,186 students
Hamilton Girls' High School
Hamilton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,783 students
Onewhero Area School
Onewhero · State composite · Years 1–13
382 students
Hauraki Plains College
Ngatea · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
846 students
Whangamata Area School
Whangamata · State composite · Years 1–13
561 students
Raglan Area School
Raglan · State composite · Years 1–13
611 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mercury Bay Area School a good school?
Mercury Bay Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #25 of 58 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 Mercury Bay Area School rank in Waikato?
Mercury Bay Area School ranks #25 of 58 composite schools in Waikato and #296 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Mercury Bay Area School?
Mercury Bay Area School had 877 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Mercury Bay Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mercury Bay Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mercury Bay Area School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Mercury Bay Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.