Schools in Opaki
Masterton · Wellington
There is 1 school in and around Opaki, Masterton (Wellington) — 1 secondary. Rathkeale College 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 Opaki 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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78
/ 100 composite
Academic94Outcomes63Retention94Wellbeing63Trajectory47ERO review80
What the record says about Opaki schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Rathkeale College
Rathkeale College's 2023 ERO review found that personalised academic and pastoral support helps learners achieve equitable outcomes at NCEA Level 2. The school has developed a culture of respectful relationships and inclusive practices, with early initiatives to strengthen tikanga and te reo Māori in school conditions and practice.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Opaki schools
What schools are in Opaki?
Opaki, Masterton has 1 school on our records (1 secondary): Rathkeale College. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Opaki?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Rathkeale College ranks highest among Opaki schools (78/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Opaki?
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 Opaki 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 Opaki address.
Decile or EQI — how are Opaki 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).