Schools in North Taranaki
Taranaki & Manawatū · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around North Taranaki (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 primary. Whareorino 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.
Browse North Taranaki schools by suburb
1 North Taranaki suburb has their own schools page.
More schools in North Taranaki
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Whareorino School Full Primary · 7 students
Frequently asked questions about North Taranaki schools
What schools are in North Taranaki?
North Taranaki has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Whareorino School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in North Taranaki?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Whareorino School ranks highest among North Taranaki schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for North Taranaki?
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 North Taranaki 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 North Taranaki address.
Decile or EQI — how are North Taranaki 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).