Morningside School vs Whangarei Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 1.5 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
Whangarei Intermediate
Whangarei · State intermediate · Years 7–8
525 students
| Measure | Morningside School Whangarei, Northland | Whangarei Intermediate Whangarei, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #27 of 72 | #39 of 72 |
| National rank | #1003 of 1,559 | #1291 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 327 | 525 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 490 | 506 |
| Total roll | 327 | 525 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.1% | -24.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 42.8% | 57% |
| Pacific students | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Whangarei | Whangarei |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.morningside.school.nz | www.wis.ac.nz |
The verdict
- •Morningside School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.9 vs 31.6).
- •Morningside School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (490 vs 506).
- •Whangarei Intermediate does better on roll size (525 vs 327).
- •Morningside School does better on roll growth (5 years) (5.1% vs -24.6%).
- •Whangarei Intermediate is the larger school with 525 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 Whangarei Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Morningside School ranks higher (44.9 vs 31.6 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 Morningside School and Whangarei Intermediate?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Whangarei and Whangarei in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Morningside School: 490. Whangarei Intermediate: 506. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Morningside School and Whangarei Intermediate rank in Northland?
Morningside School is 27th of 72 and Whangarei Intermediate is 39th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).