Maungatapere School vs Parua Bay School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Northland, New Zealand, 25 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maungatapere School
Maungatapere ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
310 students
Parua Bay School
Parua Bay ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
297 students
| Measure | Maungatapere School Maungatapere, Northland | Parua Bay School Parua Bay, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 72 | #11 of 72 |
| National rank | #384 of 1,559 | #658 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 310 | 297 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 432 |
| Total roll | 310 | 297 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.6% | -5.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 26.8% | 23.9% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Maungatapere | Parua Bay |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.maungatapere.school.nz/ | www.paruabay.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขMaungatapere School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.6 vs 58.6).
- โขMaungatapere School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (430 vs 432).
- โขMaungatapere School does better on roll size (310 vs 297).
- โขMaungatapere School does better on roll growth (5 years) (1.6% vs -5.9%).
- โขMaungatapere School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 297.
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 Maungatapere School better than Parua Bay School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maungatapere School ranks higher (70.6 vs 58.6 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 Maungatapere School and Parua Bay School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Maungatapere and Parua Bay in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maungatapere School: 430. Parua Bay School: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maungatapere School and Parua Bay School rank in Northland?
Maungatapere School is 4th of 72 and Parua Bay School is 11th of 72 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).