Schools in Mangamuka
Okaihau · Northland
There is 1 school in and around Mangamuka, Okaihau (Northland) — 1 primary. Mangamuka School is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
More schools in Mangamuka
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Mangamuka School Contributing · 10 students
What the record says about Mangamuka schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Mangamuka School
Mangamuka School is a contributing primary school serving 10 students in Okaihau. ERO findings from June 2020 noted improvements in reading and steady mathematics achievement, though writing achievement remains below expected levels for less than half of students. The school maintains a positive, caring culture with culturally responsive learning environments and leadership supporting student learning.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Mangamuka schools
What schools are in Mangamuka?
Mangamuka, Okaihau has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Mangamuka School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Mangamuka?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Mangamuka School ranks highest among Mangamuka schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Mangamuka?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Mangamuka does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Mangamuka address.
Decile or EQI — how are Mangamuka schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).