Schools in Ohakune
Taranaki & Manawatū · New Zealand
There are 3 schools in and around Ohakune (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 2 primary, 1 secondary. TKKM o Ngati Rangi 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.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Ohakune 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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89
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review72 - View profile →
46
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory55ERO review80 - View profile →
42
/ 100 composite
Academic57Outcomes11Retention60Wellbeing0Trajectory76ERO review75
What the record says about Ohakune schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Ohakune School
Ohakune School has shown improvement in outcomes for learners since 2017, with particularly strong gains for Māori boys in reading, writing and mathematics in 2019. The school uses a responsive localised curriculum aligned to New Zealand Curriculum principles and employs relational teaching practices that promote an inclusive environment. While girls continue to achieve better than boys across all areas, the school is working to reduce this disparity as part of its broader improvement trajectory.
Full source-linked profile →Ruapehu College
Ruapehu College's board has attested to meeting regulatory requirements across administration, curriculum, health and safety, personnel, finance and assets. A non-compliance issue was identified regarding insufficient identity checks on staff appointments under the Children's Act 2014; the board has taken steps to address this. The school is currently operating under active limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Ohakune schools
What schools are in Ohakune?
Ohakune has 3 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 secondary): Ruapehu College, TKKM o Ngati Rangi, Ohakune School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Ohakune?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — TKKM o Ngati Rangi ranks highest among Ohakune schools (89/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Ruapehu College leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Ohakune?
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 Ohakune 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 Ohakune address.
Decile or EQI — how are Ohakune 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).