Mount Maunganui Primary School vs Omanu School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 1.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Maunganui Primary School
Mount Maunganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students
Omanu School
Mount Maunganui · State contributing · Years 1–6
560 students
| Measure | Mount Maunganui Primary School Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty | Omanu School Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #10 of 101 | #9 of 101 |
| National rank | #334 of 1,559 | #321 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 408 | 560 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 399 | 403 |
| Total roll | 408 | 560 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.2% | -4.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 21.3% | 19.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| International students | 2.9% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mount Maunganui | Mount Maunganui |
| region | Bay of Plenty | Bay of Plenty |
| Website | www.mtprimary.school.nz | www.omanu.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (72.6 vs 73.1).
- •Mount Maunganui Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (399 vs 403).
- •Omanu School does better on roll size (560 vs 408).
- •Mount Maunganui Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.2% vs -4.7%).
- •Omanu School is the larger school with 560 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 Primary School better than Omanu 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 Mount Maunganui Primary School and Omanu School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Maunganui and Mount Maunganui in Bay of Plenty.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mount Maunganui Primary School: 399. Omanu School: 403. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mount Maunganui Primary School and Omanu School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Mount Maunganui Primary School is 10th of 101 and Omanu School is 9th of 101 among contributing schools in Bay of Plenty on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).