Manaia View School vs Otaika Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Northland, New Zealand, 4.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manaia View School
Raumanga · State full primary · Years 1–8
190 students
Otaika Valley School
Otaika Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
160 students
| Measure | Manaia View School Raumanga, Northland | Otaika Valley School Otaika Valley, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 22 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 72 | #32 of 72 |
| National rank | #1478 of 1,559 | #1112 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 190 | 160 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 565 | 470 |
| Total roll | 190 | 160 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.5% | -7.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 84.7% | 35% |
| Pacific students | 13.2% | 4.4% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Raumanga | Otaika Valley |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.manaiaview.school.nz | otaika.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Otaika Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (39.8 vs 22.1).
- •Otaika Valley School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (470 vs 565).
- •Manaia View School does better on roll size (190 vs 160).
- •Manaia View School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.5% vs -7.7%).
- •Manaia View School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 160.
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 Manaia View School better than Otaika Valley School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Otaika Valley School ranks higher (39.8 vs 22.1 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 Manaia View School and Otaika Valley School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Raumanga and Otaika Valley in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Manaia View School: 565. Otaika Valley School: 470. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Manaia View School and Otaika Valley School rank in Northland?
Manaia View School is 56th of 72 and Otaika Valley School is 32nd of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).