Schools in Otangarei
Whangarei · Northland
There is 1 school in and around Otangarei, Whangarei (Northland) — 1 primary. Te Kura O Otangarei 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 Otangarei 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.
- 1Te Kura O Otangarei
Otangarei · Full Primary · 101 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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What the record says about Otangarei schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Te Kura O Otangarei
Te Kura O Otangarei's board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements across the six requirement areas, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed as met in the 2024 board assurance review. The school is currently subject to a limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education. No composite score is available.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Otangarei schools
What schools are in Otangarei?
Otangarei, Whangarei has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Te Kura O Otangarei. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Otangarei?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Te Kura O Otangarei ranks highest among Otangarei schools (41/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Otangarei?
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 Otangarei 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 Otangarei address.
Decile or EQI — how are Otangarei 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).