Maungakaramea School vs One Tree Point School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 24 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maungakaramea School
Maungakaramea ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
121 students
One Tree Point School
One Tree Point ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
265 students
| Measure | Maungakaramea School Maungakaramea, Northland | One Tree Point School One Tree Point, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 72 | #17 of 72 |
| National rank | #665 of 1,559 | #778 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 121 | 265 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 438 | 441 |
| Total roll | 121 | 265 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 37% | -4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 18.2% | 30.2% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Maungakaramea | One Tree Point |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.maungakaramea.school.nz/ | www.otp.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMaungakaramea School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.2 vs 53.9).
- โขMaungakaramea School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (438 vs 441).
- โขOne Tree Point School does better on roll size (265 vs 121).
- โขMaungakaramea School does better on roll growth (5 years) (37% vs -4%).
- โขOne Tree Point School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 121.
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 Maungakaramea School better than One Tree Point School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maungakaramea School ranks higher (58.2 vs 53.9 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 Maungakaramea School and One Tree Point School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Maungakaramea and One Tree Point in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maungakaramea School: 438. One Tree Point School: 441. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maungakaramea School and One Tree Point School rank in Northland?
Maungakaramea School is 12th of 72 and One Tree Point School is 17th of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).