Mangaroa School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Upper Hutt, Wellington 5371 · Upper Hutt City
#94 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington
#569 of 1,559 nationally
About Mangaroa School
Mangaroa School is a state contributing located in Upper Hutt, in the Upper Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 96 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 62.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 94th of 176 ranked contributing schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (77th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (27th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.7%; pacific students 3.1%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Upper Hutt; Mangaroa School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)416
- Roll size (10%)96
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.9%
- 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 Mangaroa School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 416
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 96
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.1%
- 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 Mangaroa School has changed over time.
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Schools near Mangaroa School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura o Hau Karetu
Maoribank · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students · 1.7 km away
Totara Park School
Totara Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
232 students · 3.1 km away
Oxford Crescent School
Upper Hutt CBD · State contributing · Years 1–6
398 students · 3.5 km away
Plateau School
Te Marua · State contributing · Years 1–6
147 students · 3.6 km away
Birchville School
Birchville · State contributing · Years 1–6
136 students · 3.6 km away
St Joseph's School (Upper Hutt)
Upper Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
558 students · 4.0 km away
Upper Hutt School
Wallaceville · State contributing · Years 1–6
455 students · 4.3 km away
Fraser Crescent School
Elderslea · State contributing · Years 1–6
301 students · 4.6 km away
Maidstone Intermediate
Upper Hutt · State intermediate · Years 7–8
558 students · 4.7 km away
Heretaunga College
Trentham · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
850 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Gladstone School (Masterton)
Gladstone · State full primary · Years 1–8
186 students
Miramar Central School
Miramar · State contributing · Years 1–6
175 students
Newtown School
Newtown · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students
Greytown School
Greytown · State full primary · Years 1–8
311 students
Mt Cook School (Wellington)
Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
303 students
Wainuioru School
Wainuioru · State full primary · Years 1–8
87 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mangaroa School a good school?
Mangaroa School has a Success Index (NZ) of 62.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #94 of 176 in Wellington. 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 Mangaroa School rank in Wellington?
Mangaroa School ranks #94 of 176 contributing schools in Wellington and #569 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Mangaroa School?
Mangaroa School had 96 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Mangaroa School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mangaroa School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Mangaroa School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mangaroa School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.