Schools in Omapere
Kaikohe · Northland
There is 1 school in and around Omapere, Kaikohe (Northland) — 1 secondary. Opononi Area 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.
Schools in Omapere 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.
- 1Opononi Area School
Omapere · Composite · 155 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Academic48Outcomes3Retention75Wellbeing26Trajectory73ERO review38
What the record says about Omapere schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Opononi Area School
Opononi Area School is at initial stages of addressing areas identified in its October 2022 review, with ongoing Ministry of Education support including active limited statutory manager intervention. The school maintains a positive, settled environment where learners are on task and respectful, though Years 11-13 NCEA results declined significantly in 2022 and attendance levels remain low. Composite score: 38.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Omapere schools
What schools are in Omapere?
Omapere, Kaikohe has 1 school on our records (1 secondary): Opononi Area School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Omapere?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Opononi Area School ranks highest among Omapere schools (40/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Omapere?
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 Omapere 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 Omapere address.
Decile or EQI — how are Omapere 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).