State · Composite · Co-ed
Mercury Bay Area School
A state composite (years 1–13) in Whitianga South, Whitianga, with 869 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Mercury Bay Area School, Ministry school number 110 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
869students
Mercury Bay Area School had 869 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 869 students on the roll, so they sum to about 116%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
465EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
Mercury Bay Area School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coroglen School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 27 | 9.2 km |
| Whenuakite School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 152 | 10.8 km |
| Te Rerenga School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 118 | 13.2 km |
| Te Wharekura o Manaia | Composite | Years 1–13 | 250 | 19.5 km |
| Coromandel Area School | Composite | Years 1–13 | 212 | 19.9 km |
| Tairua School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 130 | 23.1 km |
| TKKM o Harataunga | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 10 | 23.3 km |
| Tapu School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 5 | 23.7 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- Mercury Bay Area School vs Te Wharekura o Manaia
- Mercury Bay Area School vs Coromandel Area School
- Mercury Bay Area School vs Thames High School
Common questions
What year levels does Mercury Bay Area School cover?
Mercury Bay Area School is a composite, which covers years 1–13.
How many students attend Mercury Bay Area School?
869 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does Mercury Bay Area School have an enrolment zone?
No. Mercury Bay Area School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is Mercury Bay Area School a state school?
Mercury Bay Area School is a state school.