Schools in Urenui
New Plymouth · Taranaki & Manawatū
There is 1 school in and around Urenui, New Plymouth (Taranaki & Manawatū) — 1 primary. Urenui 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Urenui 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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What the record says about Urenui schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Urenui School
Urenui School's recent ERO review (March 2025) found that success and progress for all learners is increasing, with high quality teaching practice improving achievement in reading, writing and mathematics. Learner outcomes are increasingly equitable and excellent, and students express a strong sense of belonging and pride in their school. The school has a composite score of 82.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Urenui schools
What schools are in Urenui?
Urenui, New Plymouth has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Urenui School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Urenui?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Urenui School ranks highest among Urenui schools (80/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Urenui?
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 Urenui 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 Urenui address.
Decile or EQI — how are Urenui 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).