Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre vs Renew School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 200 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre
Whangarei · State special school
185 students
Renew School
Morningside · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
197 students
| Measure | Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre Whangarei, Northland | Renew School Morningside, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #9 of 37 |
| National rank | – | #295 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Special School | Composite |
| Year range | – | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 185 | 197 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 518 | 461 |
| Total roll | 185 | 197 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 35% | 14.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 60% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 30% |
| Māori students | 64.9% | 23.4% |
| Pacific students | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whangarei | Morningside |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.blomfield.school.nz | www.renew.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Renew School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (461 vs 518).
- •Renew School does better on roll size (197 vs 185).
- •Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre does better on roll growth (5 years) (35% vs 14.4%).
- •Renew School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 185.
- •Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre is a state school while Renew School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre better than Renew 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 Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre and Renew School?
About 200 m in a straight line, between Whangarei and Morningside in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre: 518. Renew School: 461. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre and Renew School rank in Northland?
Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre is unranked and Renew School is 9th of 37 among special school schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).