Kaiwaka School vs Maungaturoto School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Northland, New Zealand, 10 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaiwaka School
Kaiwaka ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
127 students
Maungaturoto School
Maungaturoto ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
199 students
| Measure | Kaiwaka School Kaiwaka, Northland | Maungaturoto School Maungaturoto, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 34 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #37 of 72 | #33 of 72 |
| National rank | #1231 of 1,559 | #1163 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 127 | 199 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 482 | 477 |
| Total roll | 127 | 199 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -4.3% | -10.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 44.9% | 28.1% |
| Pacific students | 7.1% | 4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Kaiwaka | Maungaturoto |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.kaiwaka.school.nz | www.maungaturoto.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขMaungaturoto School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.2 vs 34.2).
- โขMaungaturoto School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (477 vs 482).
- โขMaungaturoto School does better on roll size (199 vs 127).
- โขKaiwaka School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-4.3% vs -10.2%).
- โขMaungaturoto School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 127.
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 Kaiwaka School better than Maungaturoto School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maungaturoto School ranks higher (37.2 vs 34.2 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 Kaiwaka School and Maungaturoto School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Kaiwaka and Maungaturoto in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kaiwaka School: 482. Maungaturoto School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kaiwaka School and Maungaturoto School rank in Northland?
Kaiwaka School is 37th of 72 and Maungaturoto School is 33rd of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).