Muriwai School vs Te Kura o Māngātuna
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Gisborne, New Zealand, 60 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Muriwai School
Muriwai · State full primary · Years 1–8
58 students
Te Kura o Māngātuna
Tolaga Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
| Measure | Muriwai School Muriwai, Gisborne | Te Kura o Māngātuna Tolaga Bay, Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 58 | 24 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 521 | 517 |
| Total roll | 58 | 24 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 114.8% | -31.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 100% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 16.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Muriwai | Tolaga Bay |
| region | Gisborne | Gisborne |
| Website | www.muriwai.school.nz/ | – |
The verdict
- •Muriwai School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (23.1 vs 20.4).
- •Te Kura o Māngātuna does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (517 vs 521).
- •Muriwai School does better on roll size (58 vs 24).
- •Muriwai School does better on roll growth (5 years) (114.8% vs -31.4%).
- •Muriwai School is the larger school with 58 students compared with 24.
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 Muriwai School better than Te Kura o Māngātuna?
On the Success Index (NZ), Muriwai School ranks higher (23.1 vs 20.4 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 Muriwai School and Te Kura o Māngātuna?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Muriwai and Tolaga Bay in Gisborne.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Muriwai School: 521. Te Kura o Māngātuna: 517. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Muriwai School and Te Kura o Māngātuna rank in Gisborne?
Muriwai School is unranked and Te Kura o Māngātuna is unranked among full primary schools in Gisborne on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).