Schools in Owhango
Waikato · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Owhango (Waikato) — 2 primary. Ōwhango 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 Owhango 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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/ 100 composite
Wellbeing0Trajectory100ERO review70
More schools in Owhango
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Kaitieke School Full Primary · 12 students
What the record says about Owhango schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Ōwhango School
Ōwhango School's 2022 ERO review found leadership open to change with a focus on continuous improvement, systems in place to monitor student achievement over time, and a well-established plan guiding professional development in evaluation. The school achieved a composite score of 70.
Full source-linked profile →Kaitieke School
Kaitieke School's Board of Trustees attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of March 2022, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed in the August 2022 board assurance review. No composite score was available at the time of this summary.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Owhango schools
What schools are in Owhango?
Owhango has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Kaitieke School, Ōwhango School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Owhango?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Ōwhango School ranks highest among Owhango schools (53/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Owhango?
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 Owhango 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 Owhango address.
Decile or EQI — how are Owhango 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).