Mangatangi School vs Tirau Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 99 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
Tirau Primary School
Tirau · State contributing · Years 1–6
127 students
| Measure | Mangatangi School Mangatangi, Waikato | Tirau Primary School Tirau, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #124 of 179 | #120 of 179 |
| National rank | #1106 of 1,559 | #1094 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 116 | 127 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 477 | 477 |
| Total roll | 116 | 127 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2% | 1.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 34.5% | 32.3% |
| Pacific students | 13.8% | 8.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangatangi | Tirau |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.mangatangi.school.nz | www.tirau.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (40.0 vs 40.7).
- •Tirau Primary School does better on roll size (127 vs 116).
- •Mangatangi School does better on roll growth (5 years) (2% vs 1.6%).
- •Tirau Primary School is the larger school with 127 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 Tirau Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mangatangi School and Tirau Primary School?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Mangatangi and Tirau in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangatangi School: 477. Tirau Primary School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangatangi School and Tirau Primary School rank in Waikato?
Mangatangi School is 124th of 179 and Tirau Primary School is 120th of 179 among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).