Mangawhai Beach School vs Maungatapere School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Northland, New Zealand, 53 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mangawhai Beach School
Mangawhai ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
738 students
Maungatapere School
Maungatapere ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
310 students
| Measure | Mangawhai Beach School Mangawhai, Northland | Maungatapere School Maungatapere, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 75 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2 of 72 | #4 of 72 |
| National rank | #277 of 1,559 | #384 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 738 | 310 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 430 |
| Total roll | 738 | 310 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 35.6% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 19.1% | 26.8% |
| Pacific students | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangawhai | Maungatapere |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.mangawhaibeach.school.nz/ | www.maungatapere.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขMangawhai Beach School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.9 vs 70.6).
- โขMangawhai Beach School does better on roll size (738 vs 310).
- โขMangawhai Beach School does better on roll growth (5 years) (35.6% vs 1.6%).
- โขMangawhai Beach School is the larger school with 738 students compared with 310.
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 Mangawhai Beach School better than Maungatapere School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mangawhai Beach School ranks higher (74.9 vs 70.6 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 Mangawhai Beach School and Maungatapere School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Mangawhai and Maungatapere in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangawhai Beach School: 430. Maungatapere School: 430. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangawhai Beach School and Maungatapere School rank in Northland?
Mangawhai Beach School is 2nd of 72 and Maungatapere School is 4th of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).