Maungaturoto School vs Otamatea Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 516 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maungaturoto School
Maungaturoto ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
199 students
Otamatea Christian School
Maungaturoto ยท Private composite ยท Years 1โ13
50 students
| Measure | Maungaturoto School Maungaturoto, Northland | Otamatea Christian School Maungaturoto, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 37 Lower 50% | โ Not rated |
| Region rank | #33 of 72 | โ |
| National rank | #1163 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Private |
| Type | Contributing | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 199 | 50 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 477 | โ |
| Total roll | 199 | 50 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.2% | 92.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 28.1% | 16% |
| Pacific students | 4% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 4% |
| suburb or town | Maungaturoto | Maungaturoto |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.maungaturoto.school.nz/ | www.otamateachristianschool.com |
The verdict
- โขMaungaturoto School does better on roll size (199 vs 50).
- โขOtamatea Christian School does better on roll growth (5 years) (92.9% vs -10.2%).
- โขMaungaturoto School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 50.
- โขMaungaturoto School is a state school while Otamatea Christian School is a private 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 Maungaturoto School better than Otamatea Christian School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Maungaturoto School and Otamatea Christian School?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Maungaturoto and Maungaturoto in Northland.
How do Maungaturoto School and Otamatea Christian School rank in Northland?
Maungaturoto School is 33rd of 72 and Otamatea Christian School is unranked among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).