Schools in Hikurangi
Northland · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Hikurangi (Northland) — 2 primary. He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru 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.
Browse Hikurangi schools by suburb
1 Hikurangi suburb has their own schools page.
Schools in Hikurangi 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.
- 1He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru
Whangaruru · Full Primary · 42 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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What the record says about Hikurangi schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Hikurangi School
Hikurangi School's board assurance review in March 2024 found the board had attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all six domains as of March 2023. Board administration and curriculum requirements were met. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Hikurangi schools
What schools are in Hikurangi?
Hikurangi has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Hikurangi School, He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Hikurangi?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru ranks highest among Hikurangi 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 Hikurangi?
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 Hikurangi 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 Hikurangi address.
Decile or EQI — how are Hikurangi 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).