Coroglen School vs Mercury Bay Area School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 9.2 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coroglen School
Whitianga ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
30 students
Mercury Bay Area School
Whitianga ยท State composite ยท Years 1โ13
877 students
| Measure | Coroglen School Whitianga, Waikato | Mercury Bay Area School Whitianga, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 29 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #25 of 58 |
| National rank | โ | #296 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Composite |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ13 |
| Students | 30 | 877 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 490 | 465 |
| Total roll | 30 | 877 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -51.4% | -15.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | 68.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | 46.8% |
| Mฤori students | 43.3% | 26.9% |
| Pacific students | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| International students | 0% | 2.7% |
| suburb or town | Whitianga | Whitianga |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.coroglen.school.nz | www.mbas.ac.nz |
The verdict
- โขMercury Bay Area School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (41.1 vs 28.9).
- โขMercury Bay Area School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (465 vs 490).
- โขMercury Bay Area School does better on roll size (877 vs 30).
- โขMercury Bay Area School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.2% vs -51.4%).
- โขMercury Bay Area School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 30.
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 Coroglen School better than Mercury Bay Area School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mercury Bay Area School ranks higher (41.1 vs 28.9 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 Coroglen School and Mercury Bay Area School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Whitianga and Whitianga in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Coroglen School: 490. Mercury Bay Area School: 465. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Coroglen School and Mercury Bay Area School rank in Waikato?
Coroglen School is unranked and Mercury Bay Area School is 25th of 58 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).