Schools in Whangarei
Northland · New Zealand
There are 40 schools in and around Whangarei (Northland) — 25 primary, 2 intermediate, 11 secondary. Tikipunga Primary 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.
40 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Whangarei schools by suburb
17 Whangarei suburbs have their own schools page.
- Schools in Avenues 1
- Schools in Glenbervie 1
- Schools in Kamo 7
- Schools in Maunu 2
- Schools in Morningside 1
- Schools in Onerahi 2
- Schools in Otaika Valley 1
- Schools in Otangarei 1
- Schools in Parua Bay 1
- Schools in Poroti 1
- Schools in Purua 1
- Schools in Raumanga 2
- Schools in Regent 1
- Schools in Tikipunga 3
- Schools in Titoki 1
- Schools in Whau Valley 2
- Schools in Woodhill 1
Top 30 schools in Whangarei 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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Wellbeing100Trajectory96ERO review85 - 2Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre
Whangarei · Specialist School · 171 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Wellbeing93Trajectory94ERO review87 - 3Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi
Whangarei · Contributing · 111 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review68 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review64 - 5St Francis Xavier Catholic School (Whangarei)
Whau Valley · Contributing · 508 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
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Wellbeing100Trajectory51ERO review83 - View profile →
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Academic93Outcomes—Retention67Wellbeing69Trajectory65ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory66ERO review68 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory40ERO review83 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory38ERO review80 - View profile →
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Wellbeing73Trajectory61ERO review89 - View profile →
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Academic90Outcomes42Retention84Wellbeing82Trajectory67ERO review85 - View profile →
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Wellbeing71Trajectory64ERO review84 - View profile →
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Wellbeing75Trajectory69ERO review75 - View profile →
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Academic90Outcomes31Retention94Wellbeing—Trajectory75ERO review79 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory11ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing94Trajectory18ERO review74 - View profile →
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Wellbeing89Trajectory29ERO review71 - View profile →
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Academic69Outcomes52Retention62Wellbeing68Trajectory73ERO review82 - View profile →
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Academic72Outcomes47Retention75Wellbeing62Trajectory59ERO review85 - View profile →
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Academic78Outcomes4Retention74Wellbeing97Trajectory86ERO review85 - View profile →
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Wellbeing55Trajectory37ERO review83 - View profile →
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Wellbeing51Trajectory43ERO review83 - 25TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa
Tikipunga · Composite · 182 students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Academic80Outcomes2Retention78Wellbeing100Trajectory49ERO review75 - View profile →
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Academic73Outcomes2Retention86Wellbeing66Trajectory68ERO review63 - View profile →
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Academic71Outcomes29Retention74Wellbeing35Trajectory28ERO review71 - 29He Mataariki School for Teen Parents
Raumanga · Teen Parent Unit · — students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
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Academic51Outcomes1Retention89Wellbeing100Trajectory0ERO review88 - View profile →
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More schools in Whangarei
The rest of Whangarei's schools — some scored, some without a composite score yet (often small rolls or limited scored data). Every one has a full source-linked profile.
- Manaia View School Full Primary · 217 students
- Te Kamo Intermediate School Intermediate · 687 students
- Te Kura O Otangarei Full Primary · 101 students
- Tikipunga High School Secondary (Year 7-15) · 339 students
- Hora Hora School (Te Mai) Contributing · 314 students
- Mangakahia Area School Composite · 87 students
- Whangarei Intermediate Intermediate · 512 students
- Raurimu Avenue School Full Primary · 53 students
- Purua School Full Primary · 28 students
- Pakotai School Full Primary · 25 students
What the record says about Whangarei schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Tikipunga Primary School
Tikipunga Primary School is a contributing primary school located in Tikipunga, Whangarei, serving 369 students. The Board attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of March 2023, with confirmed compliance across key areas including Board Administration and Curriculum requirements. The school is currently subject to limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre
Blomfield Special School and Resource Centre is a specialist school in Whangarei currently under a limited statutory manager. The school maintains a positive culture focused on advocating for learners' rights and employs a holistic approach combining flexible curriculum delivery and therapeutic support. The school is committed to culturally responsive practice with a focus on Te Ao Māori.
Full source-linked profile →Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi
Portland School Te Kura o Tikorangi is a contributing school in Whangarei serving 111 students. The school has a well-established culture that promotes belonging through strong connections between the school, whānau, and community. Staff, whānau, and ākonga value high expectations for teaching, learning, and behaviour, with positive support accessed through the wider community and local hapū to improve learner outcomes.
Full source-linked profile →Poroti School
Poroti School's 2023 ERO review found that kaiako build strong relationships with ākonga based on knowing each student's culture, language and identity. Whānau partnerships are relationship-based, and the school culture reflects its values of whānau, wellbeing and inclusion.
Full source-linked profile →Kokopu School
Kokopu School's Board Assurance Review in July 2023 confirmed the Board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of November 2022, with Board Administration and curriculum requirements confirmed. The Board has completed attestation across all required regulatory and legislative areas.
Full source-linked profile →Otaika Valley School
Otaika Valley School has a well-established positive culture promoting acceptance and belonging, with staff, whānau, and learners valuing high expectations for learning and behaviour. The school benefits from effective relationships with Ngā Kura mo te ako o Whangarei Kāhui Ako Group schools to support teacher capability development in literacy. No composite score was assigned in the most recent ERO review.
Full source-linked profile →Te Kamo School
Te Kamo School received a Te Ara Huarau review in August 2022. The school demonstrates a strong relational approach to supporting students in an inclusive environment, with reflective leadership that informs curriculum design and implementation. Teachers focus on high-quality, relevant teaching practices that engage students. The school has a composite score of 80.
Full source-linked profile →Hurupaki School
Hurupaki School is a contributing primary school in Kamo with 339 students. ERO's 2023 review found that teachers and leaders work collaboratively to design a responsive curriculum, and that systems and processes support strong teacher capability for continuous improvement. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Pompallier Catholic College
Pompallier Catholic College's 2024 ERO review found that international students' learning and wellbeing are well supported, with good opportunities to participate in leadership, sport and cultural activities. The school effectively reviews and improves its provision for international students. The school has a composite score of 85.
Full source-linked profile →Hukerenui School Years 1-8
Hukerenui School Years 1-8 had a board assurance review in May 2024. The board confirmed it met all regulatory and legislative requirements, with board administration and curriculum requirements confirmed. The school is currently subject to active limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Whau Valley School
Whau Valley School received a Te Ara Huarau review in March 2024, with findings that students experience high levels of engagement and that teachers accelerate progress and achievement for all students. The school prioritises student wellbeing and demonstrates strengths in collaborative teacher practices and relationship-based learning approaches. Composite score: 75.
Full source-linked profile →Huanui College
Huanui College underwent a special ERO review in June 2024. The school meets most criteria for registration as a private school, with non-compliances identified during the review subsequently addressed. The Ministry of Education is expected to assess school managers as 'Fit and Proper Persons' within 6 months. Premises, staffing, and equipment are suitable for the school's curriculum and roll size.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Whangarei schools
What schools are in Whangarei?
Whangarei has 40 schools on our records (25 primary, 2 intermediate, 11 secondary): Te Kamo High School, Tikipunga High School, Whangārei Boys' High School, Whangārei Girls' High School, Pompallier Catholic College, Mangakahia Area School, Excellere College, Huanui College, Blomfield Special School and Resource Ctre, Hora Hora School (Te Mai), Hukerenui School Years 1-8, Hurupaki School, and more. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Whangarei?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Tikipunga Primary School ranks highest among Whangarei schools (93/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Pompallier Catholic College 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 Whangarei?
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 Whangarei 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 Whangarei address.
Decile or EQI — how are Whangarei 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).