Mangatangi School vs Mangatawhiri School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 7.4 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mangatangi School
Mangatangi · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students
Mangatawhiri School
Pokeno · State full primary · Years 1–8
172 students
| Measure | Mangatangi School Mangatangi, Waikato | Mangatawhiri School Pokeno, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #124 of 179 | #63 of 179 |
| National rank | #1106 of 1,559 | #732 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 116 | 172 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 477 | 436 |
| Total roll | 116 | 172 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2% | -18.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 34.5% | 18% |
| Pacific students | 13.8% | 8.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangatangi | Pokeno |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.mangatangi.school.nz | www.mangatawhirischool.com |
The verdict
- •Mangatawhiri School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (55.8 vs 40.0).
- •Mangatawhiri School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (436 vs 477).
- •Mangatawhiri School does better on roll size (172 vs 116).
- •Mangatangi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2% vs -18.8%).
- •Mangatawhiri School is the larger school with 172 students compared with 116.
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 Mangatangi School better than Mangatawhiri School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mangatawhiri School ranks higher (55.8 vs 40.0 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 Mangatangi School and Mangatawhiri School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Mangatangi and Pokeno in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangatangi School: 477. Mangatawhiri School: 436. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangatangi School and Mangatawhiri School rank in Waikato?
Mangatangi School is 124th of 179 and Mangatawhiri School is 63rd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).