Schools in Onerahi
Whangarei · Northland
There are 2 schools in and around Onerahi, Whangarei (Northland) — 2 primary. Onerahi 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.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Onerahi 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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67
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing94Trajectory18ERO review74 - View profile →
21
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory28ERO review34
What the record says about Onerahi schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Onerahi School
Onerahi School's December 2024 ERO review found that most learners achieve at or above curriculum expectations in reading, writing and mathematics, with particularly strong outcomes for Māori students. The school demonstrates strong strategic leadership and inclusive environments that support active engagement. However, less than half of learners attend school regularly, and the school has not yet met the Ministry of Education's attendance targets.
Full source-linked profile →Raurimu Avenue School
Raurimu Avenue School's 2024 ERO review identified concerns about the sustainability of leadership and governance to drive school improvement, and noted that students lack sufficient opportunities to revisit and consolidate their learning. The school provides a welcoming and calm environment where learners feel valued. The school has a composite score of 34.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Onerahi schools
What schools are in Onerahi?
Onerahi, Whangarei has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Onerahi School, Raurimu Avenue School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Onerahi?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Onerahi School ranks highest among Onerahi schools (67/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Onerahi?
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 Onerahi 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 Onerahi address.
Decile or EQI — how are Onerahi 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).