Mangatangi School vs Wairere School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 77 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
Wairere School
Wardville · State contributing · Years 1–6
43 students
| Measure | Mangatangi School Mangatangi, Waikato | Wairere School Wardville, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #124 of 179 | – |
| National rank | #1106 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 116 | 43 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 477 | 477 |
| Total roll | 116 | 43 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2% | 21.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 34.5% | 32.6% |
| Pacific students | 13.8% | 0% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Mangatangi | Wardville |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.mangatangi.school.nz | wairere.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Mangatangi School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (40.0 vs 35.9).
- •Mangatangi School does better on roll size (116 vs 43).
- •Wairere School does better on roll growth (5 years) (21.7% vs 2%).
- •Mangatangi School is the larger school with 116 students compared with 43.
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 Wairere School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mangatangi School ranks higher (40.0 vs 35.9 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 Wairere School?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Mangatangi and Wardville in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangatangi School: 477. Wairere School: 477. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangatangi School and Wairere School rank in Waikato?
Mangatangi School is 124th of 179 and Wairere School is unranked among full primary schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).