Mahurangi College vs Warkworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 982 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mahurangi College
Warkworth · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,563 students
Warkworth School
Warkworth · State contributing · Years 1–6
648 students
| Measure | Mahurangi College Warkworth, Auckland | Warkworth School Warkworth, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #44 of 101 | #159 of 390 |
| National rank | #96 of 486 | #317 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 1,563 | 648 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 441 | 433 |
| Total roll | 1,563 | 648 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.2% | 20.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 87.5% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 68% | – |
| Māori students | 18.9% | 13.7% |
| Pacific students | 12.2% | 15.1% |
| International students | 3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Warkworth | Warkworth |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.mahurangi.school.nz | www.warkworth.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Warkworth School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (73.3 vs 71.2).
- •Warkworth School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (433 vs 441).
- •Mahurangi College does better on roll size (1,563 vs 648).
- •Warkworth School does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.6% vs 5.2%).
- •Mahurangi College is the larger school with 1,563 students compared with 648.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mahurangi College better than Warkworth School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Warkworth School ranks higher (73.3 vs 71.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mahurangi College and Warkworth School?
About 982 m in a straight line, between Warkworth and Warkworth in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mahurangi College: 441. Warkworth School: 433. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mahurangi College and Warkworth School rank in Auckland?
Mahurangi College is 44th of 101 and Warkworth School is 159th of 390 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).