Schools in Oruaiti
Mangonui · Northland
There is 1 school in and around Oruaiti, Mangonui (Northland) — 1 primary. Oruaiti 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 Oruaiti 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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Wellbeing92Trajectory64ERO review69
What the record says about Oruaiti schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Oruaiti School
Oruaiti School received a regular ERO review in December 2024 with a composite score of 69. Most learners achieve at or above expected levels in literacy and mathematics, though disparities exist for boys in literacy and Māori learners in writing. The school provides a positive, caring learning environment supported by effective leadership that fosters a collaborative culture committed to quality teaching and improvement.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Oruaiti schools
What schools are in Oruaiti?
Oruaiti, Mangonui has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Oruaiti School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Oruaiti?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Oruaiti School ranks highest among Oruaiti schools (76/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Oruaiti?
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 Oruaiti 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 Oruaiti address.
Decile or EQI — how are Oruaiti 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).