Schools in Whakamarama
Bay of Plenty · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Whakamarama (Bay of Plenty) — 2 primary. Whakamarama 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 Whakamarama 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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Frequently asked questions about Whakamarama schools
What schools are in Whakamarama?
Whakamarama has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Omokoroa School, Whakamarama School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Whakamarama?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Whakamarama School ranks highest among Whakamarama schools (86/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Whakamarama?
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 Whakamarama 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 Whakamarama address.
Decile or EQI — how are Whakamarama 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).