Maungakaramea School vs Waipu School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 27 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
Waipu School
Waipu ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
256 students
| Measure | Maungakaramea School Maungakaramea, Northland | Waipu School Waipu, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 58 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 72 | #7 of 72 |
| National rank | #665 of 1,559 | #495 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 121 | 256 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 438 | 438 |
| Total roll | 121 | 256 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 37% | 5.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 18.2% | 25.8% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Maungakaramea | Waipu |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.maungakaramea.school.nz/ | www.wps.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขWaipu School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (65.1 vs 58.2).
- โขWaipu School does better on roll size (256 vs 121).
- โขMaungakaramea School does better on roll growth (5 years) (37% vs 5.3%).
- โขWaipu School is the larger school with 256 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 Waipu School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Waipu School ranks higher (65.1 vs 58.2 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 Waipu School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Maungakaramea and Waipu in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maungakaramea School: 438. Waipu School: 438. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maungakaramea School and Waipu School rank in Northland?
Maungakaramea School is 12th of 72 and Waipu School is 7th of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).