Maungakaramea School vs Tauraroa Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 3.5 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
Tauraroa Area School
Maungakaramea ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
425 students
| Measure | Maungakaramea School Maungakaramea, Northland | Tauraroa Area School Maungakaramea, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 72 | #8 of 37 |
| National rank | #665 of 1,559 | #288 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 121 | 425 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 438 | 477 |
| Total roll | 121 | 425 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 37% | -13.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 83.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 41.7% |
| Mฤori students | 18.2% | 29.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Maungakaramea | Maungakaramea |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.maungakaramea.school.nz/ | www.tauraroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMaungakaramea School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (58.2 vs 41.7).
- โขMaungakaramea School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (438 vs 477).
- โขTauraroa Area School does better on roll size (425 vs 121).
- โขMaungakaramea School does better on roll growth (5 years) (37% vs -13.4%).
- โขTauraroa Area School is the larger school with 425 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 Tauraroa Area School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maungakaramea School ranks higher (58.2 vs 41.7 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 Tauraroa Area School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Maungakaramea and Maungakaramea in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maungakaramea School: 438. Tauraroa Area School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maungakaramea School and Tauraroa Area School rank in Northland?
Maungakaramea School is 12th of 72 and Tauraroa Area School is 8th of 37 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).