Mangaroa School vs Plateau School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 3.6 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mangaroa School
Upper Hutt · State contributing · Years 1–6
96 students
Plateau School
Te Marua · State contributing · Years 1–6
147 students
| Measure | Mangaroa School Upper Hutt, Wellington | Plateau School Te Marua, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #94 of 176 | #96 of 176 |
| National rank | #569 of 1,559 | #585 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 96 | 147 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 416 | 421 |
| Total roll | 96 | 147 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.9% | -12.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.7% | 21.1% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Upper Hutt | Te Marua |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.mangaroa.school.nz | www.plateau.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (62.6 vs 62.0).
- •Mangaroa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (416 vs 421).
- •Plateau School does better on roll size (147 vs 96).
- •Mangaroa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.9% vs -12.4%).
- •Plateau School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 96.
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 Mangaroa School better than Plateau 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 Mangaroa School and Plateau School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Upper Hutt and Te Marua in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangaroa School: 416. Plateau School: 421. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangaroa School and Plateau School rank in Wellington?
Mangaroa School is 94th of 176 and Plateau School is 96th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).