Mangaroa School vs Te Kura o Hau Karetu
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 1.7 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
Te Kura o Hau Karetu
Maoribank · State contributing · Years 1–6
152 students
| Measure | Mangaroa School Upper Hutt, Wellington | Te Kura o Hau Karetu Maoribank, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 63 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #94 of 176 | #168 of 176 |
| National rank | #569 of 1,559 | #1410 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 96 | 152 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 416 | 527 |
| Total roll | 96 | 152 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.9% | 25.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 16.7% | 55.9% |
| Pacific students | 3.1% | 21.1% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Upper Hutt | Maoribank |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.mangaroa.school.nz | maoribankschool.weebly.com/ |
The verdict
- •Mangaroa School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (62.6 vs 26.4).
- •Mangaroa School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (416 vs 527).
- •Te Kura o Hau Karetu does better on roll size (152 vs 96).
- •Te Kura o Hau Karetu does better on roll growth (5 years) (25.2% vs -1.9%).
- •Te Kura o Hau Karetu is the larger school with 152 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 Te Kura o Hau Karetu?
On the Success Index (NZ), Mangaroa School ranks higher (62.6 vs 26.4 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 Mangaroa School and Te Kura o Hau Karetu?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Upper Hutt and Maoribank in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Mangaroa School: 416. Te Kura o Hau Karetu: 527. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Mangaroa School and Te Kura o Hau Karetu rank in Wellington?
Mangaroa School is 94th of 176 and Te Kura o Hau Karetu is 168th of 176 among contributing schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).