Schools in Turangi
Bay of Plenty · New Zealand
There are 3 schools in and around Turangi (Bay of Plenty) — 1 primary, 2 secondary. Kuratau 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 Turangi 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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70
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory31ERO review67 - 2Te Kura o Hirangi
Turangi · Composite · 274 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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/ 100 composite
Academic45Outcomes3Retention27Wellbeing100Trajectory75ERO review84 - View profile →
35
/ 100 composite
Academic38Outcomes7Retention47Wellbeing53Trajectory41ERO review70
What the record says about Turangi 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 Hirangi
Te Kura o Hirangi provides a Ngātoroirangi-centric curriculum with well-prepared kaiako delivering engaging lessons and strong classroom routines that support student learning. Wharekura students are supported by collaborative kaiako, with most achieving NCEA Levels 1, 2, and 3 in 2023. The school demonstrates strong relationships, high expectations, and effective teaching strategies across te reo Māori and wider learning areas, achieving a composite score of 84.
Full source-linked profile →Tongariro School
Tongariro School's 2022 ERO review found that leaders are invested in building teacher capacity and capability, with school-wide commitment to targeted professional learning and development to accelerate student achievement. The school has embedded a culturally responsive approach to teaching and learning. The school is currently under limited statutory manager intervention by the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Turangi schools
What schools are in Turangi?
Turangi has 3 schools on our records (1 primary, 2 secondary): Tongariro School, Te Kura o Hirangi, Kuratau School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Turangi?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Kuratau School ranks highest among Turangi schools (70/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Tongariro 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 Turangi?
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 Turangi 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 Turangi address.
Decile or EQI — how are Turangi 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).