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Mangatawhiri School

A state full primary (years 1–8) in Mangatangi, Pokeno, with 161 students on its Jul 2026 roll.

Y1 Y13 Years 1–8
On the roll161at Jul 2026
EQI · socio-economic436moderate socio-economic barriers — not a quality measure
Enrolment zoneYeswho may enrol
StudentsCo-edRural other

Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Mangatawhiri School, Ministry school number 1345 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method

On the roll

161students

Mangatawhiri School had 161 students enrolled at Jul 2026.

European/Pākehā 13886%
Māori 2616%
Asian 1610%
Pacific 149%
MELAA 85%
Other <5

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 161 students on the roll, so they sum to about 127%, 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

436EQI

moderate socio-economic barriers

344 national median 461 569 436

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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

Enrolment zone — advisory

Mangatawhiri School operates an enrolment scheme (a home zone). This site does not determine whether an address is in zone. The Ministry's published zone boundaries are low-resolution and are not suitable for checking an individual property. Confirm with the Ministry's zone map or with the school directly. Out-of-zone places are offered by ballot — how ballots work.

School details

TypeFull Primary
Year levelsYears 1–8
AuthorityState
StudentsCo-Educational
Ministry number1345
Address15 Mckenzie Road, Mangatangi, Pokeno
Territorial authorityWaikato District
RegionWaikato
Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
BoardingNo
Opened1878-04-01

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

SchoolTypeYearsRollDistance
Mangatangi School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 105 7.4 km
Paparimu School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 36 7.5 km
Te Paina School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 64 9.1 km
Pokeno School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 672 10.1 km
Maramarua School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 102 10.2 km
Ararimu School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 104 11.1 km
Bombay School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 372 11.8 km
Meremere School Full PrimaryYears 1–8 10 12.4 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

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Common questions

What year levels does Mangatawhiri School cover?

Mangatawhiri School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.

How many students attend Mangatawhiri School?

161 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.

Does Mangatawhiri School have an enrolment zone?

Yes. Mangatawhiri School operates an enrolment scheme, so students living in its home zone have the right to enrol. This site does not check whether a specific address is in zone — confirm that with the Ministry's zone map or with the school.

Is Mangatawhiri School a state school?

Mangatawhiri School is a state school.

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