Morningside School vs Onerahi School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Northland, New Zealand, 4.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morningside School
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
327 students
Onerahi School
Onerahi · State contributing · Years 1–6
417 students
| Measure | Morningside School Whangarei, Northland | Onerahi School Onerahi, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 72 | #36 of 72 |
| National rank | #1003 of 1,559 | #1193 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 327 | 417 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 490 | 489 |
| Total roll | 327 | 417 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.1% | -25.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 42.8% | 56.6% |
| Pacific students | 14.1% | 8.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Whangarei | Onerahi |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.morningside.school.nz | www.onerahi.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Morningside School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.9 vs 35.8).
- •Onerahi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (489 vs 490).
- •Onerahi School does better on roll size (417 vs 327).
- •Morningside School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.1% vs -25.4%).
- •Onerahi School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 327.
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 Morningside School better than Onerahi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Morningside School ranks higher (44.9 vs 35.8 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 Morningside School and Onerahi School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Whangarei and Onerahi in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Morningside School: 490. Onerahi School: 489. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Morningside School and Onerahi School rank in Northland?
Morningside School is 27th of 72 and Onerahi School is 36th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).