Mangonui School vs Taipa Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 6.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mangonui School
Mangonui · State contributing · Years 1–6
163 students
Taipa Area School
Taipa · State composite · Years 1–13
418 students
| Measure | Mangonui School Mangonui, Northland | Taipa Area School Taipa, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 31 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #43 of 72 | #20 of 37 |
| National rank | #1311 of 1,559 | #423 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–13 |
| Students | 163 | 418 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 495 | 530 |
| Total roll | 163 | 418 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -9.8% | 45.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 58.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 27.4% |
| Māori students | 67.5% | 78% |
| Pacific students | 8% | 6.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangonui | Taipa |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.mangonui.school.nz | www.taipa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mangonui School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (30.6 vs 22.8).
- •Mangonui School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (495 vs 530).
- •Taipa Area School does better on roll size (418 vs 163).
- •Taipa Area School does better on roll growth (5 years) (45.2% vs -9.8%).
- •Taipa Area School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 163.
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 Mangonui School better than Taipa Area School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mangonui School ranks higher (30.6 vs 22.8 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 Mangonui School and Taipa Area School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Mangonui and Taipa in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangonui School: 495. Taipa Area School: 530. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangonui School and Taipa Area School rank in Northland?
Mangonui School is 43rd of 72 and Taipa Area School is 20th of 37 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).