Schools in Okaihau
Northland · New Zealand
There are 4 schools in and around Okaihau (Northland) — 3 primary, 1 secondary. Okaihau Primary 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.
4 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Okaihau schools by suburb
1 Okaihau suburb has their own schools page.
Schools in Okaihau 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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Wellbeing83Trajectory35ERO review65 - View profile →
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Academic60Outcomes17Retention55Wellbeing0Trajectory12ERO review55
More schools in Okaihau
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Horeke School Contributing · 25 students
- Mangamuka School Contributing · 10 students
What the record says about Okaihau schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Okaihau Primary School
Okaihau Primary School's Board of Assurance Review from January 2025 confirmed the board has met all regulatory and legislative requirements as of November 2024, with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements confirmed. The school is a contributing primary school with a roll of 152 students located in Okaihau, Tai Tokerau.
Full source-linked profile →Okaihau College
Okaihau College's 2024 ERO review found positive relationships between students and teachers that support effective teaching and learning, alongside a focus on local curriculum and clear career pathways. Since 2020, the school has expanded its senior leadership team and aligned strategic priorities toward Mauri Ora and Whānaungatanga. The school is currently evaluating how teaching and learning supports students' mana orite mo te Matauranga Māori and the quality of community partnerships.
Full source-linked profile →Horeke School
Horeke School's 2023 board assurance review found that board administration requirements and school charter annual update requirements were not met, with health and safety management yet to be confirmed. The school met curriculum planning, personnel management, and finance requirements. No composite score data is available.
Full source-linked profile →Mangamuka School
Mangamuka School is a contributing primary school serving 10 students in Okaihau. ERO findings from June 2020 noted improvements in reading and steady mathematics achievement, though writing achievement remains below expected levels for less than half of students. The school maintains a positive, caring culture with culturally responsive learning environments and leadership supporting student learning.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Okaihau schools
What schools are in Okaihau?
Okaihau has 4 schools on our records (3 primary, 1 secondary): Okaihau College, Horeke School, Mangamuka School, Okaihau Primary School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Okaihau?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Okaihau Primary School ranks highest among Okaihau schools (64/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Okaihau 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 Okaihau?
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 Okaihau 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 Okaihau address.
Decile or EQI — how are Okaihau 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).