Schools in Omarama
Otago & Southland · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Omarama (Otago & Southland) — 1 primary. Omarama 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 Omarama 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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What the record says about Omarama schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Omarama School
Omarama School had an ERO review in June 2023 under the Te Ara Huarau framework. The review found that children are known for who they are and what they bring to learning, the school's positive behaviour programme is strengthening teaching and learning culture, and open dialogue between leadership and governance is enhancing decision-making. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Omarama schools
What schools are in Omarama?
Omarama has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Omarama School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Omarama?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Omarama School ranks highest among Omarama schools (70/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Omarama?
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 Omarama 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 Omarama address.
Decile or EQI — how are Omarama 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).