Maungaraki School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Maungaraki, Wellington 5010 · Lower Hutt City
#2 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington
#36 of 1,559 nationally
About Maungaraki School
Maungaraki School is a state full primary located in Maungaraki, in the Lower Hutt City territorial authority of Wellington, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 365 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 87.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 2nd of 176 ranked full primary schools in Wellington. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (93th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (75th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.7%; pacific students 4.9%; 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%)379
- Roll size (10%)365
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3.4%
- 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 Maungaraki School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 379
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 365
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.9%
- 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 Maungaraki School has changed over time.
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Schools near Maungaraki School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Normandale School
Normandale · State contributing · Years 1–6
138 students · 1.0 km away
Korokoro School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 1.1 km away
Hutt Central School
Lower Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
275 students · 1.2 km away
Te Ara Whanui Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi
Alicetown · State composite · Years 1–13
422 students · 1.2 km away
Sacred Heart School (Petone)
Petone · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 1.5 km away
Petone Central School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
203 students · 1.6 km away
Wilford School
Petone · State full primary · Years 1–8
204 students · 1.9 km away
Hutt Valley Activity Centre
Petone · State activity centre
· 2.0 km away
Hutt Valley High School
Lower Hutt · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,001 students · 2.1 km away
Sts Peter and Paul School (L Hutt)
Lower Hutt · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
459 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Wellington with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Raroa Normal Intermediate
Johnsonville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students
Te Kura o Tawatawa - Ridgway School
Brooklyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
223 students
Roseneath School
Roseneath · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
Miramar North School
Miramar · State contributing · Years 1–6
237 students
Paparangi School
Paparangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
237 students
Redwood School (Tawa)
Tawa · State contributing · Years 1–6
317 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Maungaraki School a good school?
Maungaraki School has a Success Index (NZ) of 87.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #2 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 Maungaraki School rank in Wellington?
Maungaraki School ranks #2 of 176 full primary schools in Wellington and #36 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Maungaraki School?
Maungaraki School had 365 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Maungaraki School a primary school or a secondary school?
Maungaraki School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Maungaraki School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Maungaraki School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.