Schools in Raglan
Waikato · New Zealand
There are 3 schools in and around Raglan (Waikato) — 2 primary, 1 secondary. Waitetuna 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.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Raglan 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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85
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory78ERO review75 - View profile →
83
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory61ERO review82 - View profile →
48
/ 100 composite
Academic69Outcomes20Retention70Wellbeing0Trajectory65ERO review70
What the record says about Raglan schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Raglan Area School
Raglan Area School's 2024 ERO review found a well-developed literacy programme and effective practices in Years 0 to 6, along with strong internal leadership development and community partnerships. The school is responding to data to lift literacy progress and achievement in Years 7 to 10, and is working to improve engagement and attendance for at-risk students in this year group.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Raglan schools
What schools are in Raglan?
Raglan has 3 schools on our records (2 primary, 1 secondary): Raglan Area School, Te Mata School (Raglan), Waitetuna School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Raglan?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Waitetuna School ranks highest among Raglan schools (85/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Raglan Area School leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Raglan?
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 Raglan 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 Raglan address.
Decile or EQI — how are Raglan 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).