Schools in Ranana
Taranaki & Manawatū · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Ranana (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 secondary. Te Kura o Te Wainui-ā-Rua 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 Ranana 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 Te Wainui-ā-Rua
Ranana · Composite · 58 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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/ 100 composite
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What the record says about Ranana 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 Te Wainui-ā-Rua
Te Kura o Te Wainui-ā-Rua is a composite school with a composite score of 71. ERO identified strengths in attractively resourced classrooms, uri identity and wellbeing as a priority, and kaiako's use of the natural learning environment for authentic learning. Governance and leadership work collaboratively to pursue the kura's vision and values, with ongoing development of knowledge and networks.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Ranana schools
What schools are in Ranana?
Ranana has 1 school on our records (1 secondary): Te Kura o Te Wainui-ā-Rua. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Ranana?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Te Kura o Te Wainui-ā-Rua ranks highest among Ranana schools (94/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Ranana?
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 Ranana 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 Ranana address.
Decile or EQI — how are Ranana 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).