Arataki School vs Mount Maunganui College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 2.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arataki School
Mount Maunganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
590 students
Mount Maunganui College
Mount Maunganui · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,705 students
| Measure | Arataki School Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty | Mount Maunganui College Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 101 | #5 of 34 |
| National rank | #672 of 1,559 | #143 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 590 | 1,705 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 465 | 452 |
| Total roll | 590 | 1,705 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.7% | 2.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 83.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 58.6% |
| Māori students | 40.8% | 29.9% |
| Pacific students | 5.1% | 5% |
| International students | 0% | 2.9% |
| suburb or town | Mount Maunganui | Mount Maunganui |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.arataki.school.nz/Home | www.mmc.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mount Maunganui College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (64.3 vs 58.0).
- •Mount Maunganui College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (452 vs 465).
- •Mount Maunganui College does better on roll size (1,705 vs 590).
- •Arataki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.7% vs 2.1%).
- •Mount Maunganui College is the larger school with 1,705 students compared with 590.
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 Arataki School better than Mount Maunganui College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mount Maunganui College ranks higher (64.3 vs 58.0 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 Arataki School and Mount Maunganui College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Maunganui and Mount Maunganui in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Arataki School: 465. Mount Maunganui College: 452. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Arataki School and Mount Maunganui College rank in Bay of Plenty?
Arataki School is 30th of 101 and Mount Maunganui College is 5th of 34 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).