Schools in Mangawhai
Northland · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Mangawhai (Northland) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. Mangawhai Beach 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.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Mangawhai ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing74Trajectory95ERO review82
More schools in Mangawhai
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Mangawhai Hills College Composite · 13 students
What the record says about Mangawhai schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Mangawhai Beach School
An October 2023 ERO board assurance review found the board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements, curriculum requirements, and health, safety and welfare management requirements. No composite score is currently available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Mangawhai schools
What schools are in Mangawhai?
Mangawhai has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): Mangawhai Beach School, Mangawhai Hills College. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Mangawhai?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Mangawhai Beach School ranks highest among Mangawhai schools (82/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Mangawhai?
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 Mangawhai 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 Mangawhai address.
Decile or EQI — how are Mangawhai 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).