Kaikohe West School vs Mangamuka School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Northland, New Zealand, 31 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaikohe West School
Kaikohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
189 students
Mangamuka School
Mangamuka · State contributing · Years 1–6
13 students
| Measure | Kaikohe West School Kaikohe, Northland | Mangamuka School Mangamuka, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 16 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #68 of 72 | – |
| National rank | #1544 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 189 | 13 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 557 | 556 |
| Total roll | 189 | 13 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.9% | -50% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 97.9% | 100% |
| Pacific students | 10.6% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaikohe | Mangamuka |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kaikohewest.school.nz | mangamukaschool.weebly.com/ |
The verdict
- •Kaikohe West School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (15.9 vs 11.5).
- •Mangamuka School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (556 vs 557).
- •Kaikohe West School does better on roll size (189 vs 13).
- •Kaikohe West School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.9% vs -50%).
- •Kaikohe West School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 13.
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 Kaikohe West School better than Mangamuka School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kaikohe West School ranks higher (15.9 vs 11.5 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 Kaikohe West School and Mangamuka School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Kaikohe and Mangamuka in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaikohe West School: 557. Mangamuka School: 556. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaikohe West School and Mangamuka School rank in Northland?
Kaikohe West School is 68th of 72 and Mangamuka School is unranked among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).