Mangatangi School vs Maramarua School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 6.1 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
Maramarua School
Maramarua · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
| Measure | Mangatangi School Mangatangi, Waikato | Maramarua School Maramarua, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #124 of 179 | #143 of 179 |
| National rank | #1106 of 1,559 | #1281 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 116 | 103 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 477 | 499 |
| Total roll | 116 | 103 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2% | 103.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 34.5% | 43.7% |
| Pacific students | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangatangi | Maramarua |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.mangatangi.school.nz | www.maramarua.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mangatangi School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (40.0 vs 31.9).
- •Mangatangi School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (477 vs 499).
- •Mangatangi School does better on roll size (116 vs 103).
- •Maramarua School does better on roll growth (5 years) (103.3% vs 2%).
- •Mangatangi School is the larger school with 116 students compared with 103.
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 Maramarua School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mangatangi School ranks higher (40.0 vs 31.9 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 Mangatangi School and Maramarua School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Mangatangi and Maramarua in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangatangi School: 477. Maramarua School: 499. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangatangi School and Maramarua School rank in Waikato?
Mangatangi School is 124th of 179 and Maramarua School is 143rd of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).