Schools in Morningside
Whangarei · Northland
There is 1 school in and around Morningside, Whangarei (Northland) — 1 secondary. Renew 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.
Schools in Morningside 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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55
/ 100 composite
Academic73Outcomes2Retention86Wellbeing66Trajectory68ERO review63
What the record says about Morningside schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Renew School
Renew School's 2023 board assurance review found the board attested to compliance with most regulatory and legislative requirements, with strengths in Board Administration, Health and Safety, and Personnel Management. However, the board did not attest to curriculum compliance, and the school has not yet formally consulted with Māori community on policies and targets for improving Māori student progress.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Morningside schools
What schools are in Morningside?
Morningside, Whangarei has 1 school on our records (1 secondary): Renew School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Morningside?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Renew School ranks highest among Morningside schools (55/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Morningside?
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 Morningside 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 Morningside address.
Decile or EQI — how are Morningside 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).