Mount Maunganui Intermediate School vs Mount Maunganui Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 2.1 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School
Mount Maunganui · State intermediate · Years 7–8
666 students
Mount Maunganui Primary School
Mount Maunganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students
| Measure | Mount Maunganui Intermediate School Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty | Mount Maunganui Primary School Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 57 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #36 of 101 | #10 of 101 |
| National rank | #703 of 1,559 | #334 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Intermediate | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 666 | 408 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 444 | 399 |
| Total roll | 666 | 408 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -6.3% | -4.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.5% | 21.3% |
| Pacific students | 4.8% | 2.7% |
| International students | 2% | 2.9% |
| suburb or town | Mount Maunganui | Mount Maunganui |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.mtint.school.nz/ | www.mtprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mount Maunganui Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.6 vs 56.7).
- •Mount Maunganui Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (399 vs 444).
- •Mount Maunganui Intermediate School does better on roll size (666 vs 408).
- •Mount Maunganui Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.2% vs -6.3%).
- •Mount Maunganui Intermediate School is the larger school with 666 students compared with 408.
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 Mount Maunganui Intermediate School better than Mount Maunganui Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mount Maunganui Primary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 56.7 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 Mount Maunganui Intermediate School and Mount Maunganui Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Maunganui and Mount Maunganui in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School: 444. Mount Maunganui Primary School: 399. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mount Maunganui Intermediate School and Mount Maunganui Primary School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Mount Maunganui Intermediate School is 36th of 101 and Mount Maunganui Primary School is 10th of 101 among intermediate schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).