Maungatapere School vs Pompallier Catholic College
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.
Maungatapere School
Maungatapere · State full primary · Years 1–8
310 students
Pompallier Catholic College
Maunu · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
646 students
| Measure | Maungatapere School Maungatapere, Northland | Pompallier Catholic College Maunu, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #4 of 72 | #1 of 37 |
| National rank | #384 of 1,559 | #67 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 310 | 646 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 430 | 424 |
| Total roll | 310 | 646 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 92.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 78.3% |
| Māori students | 26.8% | 17.6% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| International students | 0% | 2.3% |
| suburb or town | Maungatapere | Maunu |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.maungatapere.school.nz/ | www.pompallier.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Pompallier Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (76.8 vs 70.6).
- •Pompallier Catholic College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (424 vs 430).
- •Pompallier Catholic College does better on roll size (646 vs 310).
- •Pompallier Catholic College does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.3% vs 1.6%).
- •Pompallier Catholic College is the larger school with 646 students compared with 310.
- •Maungatapere School is a state school while Pompallier Catholic College is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pompallier Catholic College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Pompallier Catholic College ranks higher (76.8 vs 70.6 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 Pompallier Catholic College?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Maungatapere and Maunu in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maungatapere School: 430. Pompallier Catholic College: 424. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maungatapere School and Pompallier Catholic College rank in Northland?
Maungatapere School is 4th of 72 and Pompallier Catholic College is 1st of 37 among full primary schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).