Mangorei School vs Ōmata School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 7.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mangorei School
Highlands Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
Ōmata School
Omata · State full primary · Years 1–8
207 students
| Measure | Mangorei School Highlands Park, Taranaki | Ōmata School Omata, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 67 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #9 of 56 | #4 of 56 |
| National rank | #465 of 1,559 | #283 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 290 | 207 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 410 |
| Total roll | 290 | 207 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -20.2% | 4.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 12.4% | 16.4% |
| Pacific students | 2.4% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Highlands Park | Omata |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.mangorei.school.nz | www.omata.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Ōmata School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (74.6 vs 66.7).
- •Ōmata School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 412).
- •Mangorei School does better on roll size (290 vs 207).
- •Ōmata School does better on roll growth (5 years) (4.8% vs -20.2%).
- •Mangorei School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 207.
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 Mangorei School better than Ōmata School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ōmata School ranks higher (74.6 vs 66.7 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 Mangorei School and Ōmata School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Highlands Park and Omata in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangorei School: 412. Ōmata School: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangorei School and Ōmata School rank in Taranaki?
Mangorei School is 9th of 56 and Ōmata School is 4th of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).