Matua Ngaru School vs Whenuapai School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 8.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matua Ngaru School
Kumeu · State full primary · Years 1–8
579 students
Whenuapai School
Whenuapai · State full primary · Years 1–8
717 students
| Measure | Matua Ngaru School Kumeu, Auckland | Whenuapai School Whenuapai, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 85 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #34 of 390 | #32 of 390 |
| National rank | #56 of 1,559 | #50 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 579 | 717 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 399 | 400 |
| Total roll | 579 | 717 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 99.6% | 60.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.1% | 16.2% |
| Pacific students | 10% | 11% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kumeu | Whenuapai |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.matuangaru.school.nz/ | www.whenuapai.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (85.4 vs 85.9).
- •Matua Ngaru School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (399 vs 400).
- •Whenuapai School does better on roll size (717 vs 579).
- •Matua Ngaru School does better on roll growth (5 years) (99.6% vs 60.5%).
- •Whenuapai School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 579.
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 Matua Ngaru School better than Whenuapai School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Matua Ngaru School and Whenuapai School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Kumeu and Whenuapai in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Matua Ngaru School: 399. Whenuapai School: 400. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Matua Ngaru School and Whenuapai School rank in Auckland?
Matua Ngaru School is 34th of 390 and Whenuapai School is 32nd of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).