Maungaraki School vs Raroa Normal Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wellington, New Zealand, 6.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maungaraki School
Maungaraki · State full primary · Years 1–8
365 students
Raroa Normal Intermediate
Johnsonville · State intermediate · Years 7–8
531 students
| Measure | Maungaraki School Maungaraki, Wellington | Raroa Normal Intermediate Johnsonville, Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 88 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2 of 176 | #23 of 176 |
| National rank | #36 of 1,559 | #181 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Intermediate |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 7–8 |
| Students | 365 | 531 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 379 | 379 |
| Total roll | 365 | 531 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.4% | -15.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Pacific students | 4.9% | 6% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Maungaraki | Johnsonville |
| region | Wellington | Wellington |
| Website | www.maungaraki.school.nz | www.raroa.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Maungaraki School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.8 vs 78.8).
- •Raroa Normal Intermediate does better on roll size (531 vs 365).
- •Maungaraki School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.4% vs -15.2%).
- •Raroa Normal Intermediate is the larger school with 531 students compared with 365.
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 Maungaraki School better than Raroa Normal Intermediate?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maungaraki School ranks higher (87.8 vs 78.8 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 Maungaraki School and Raroa Normal Intermediate?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Maungaraki and Johnsonville in Wellington.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maungaraki School: 379. Raroa Normal Intermediate: 379. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maungaraki School and Raroa Normal Intermediate rank in Wellington?
Maungaraki School is 2nd of 176 and Raroa Normal Intermediate is 23rd of 176 among full primary schools in Wellington on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).