Schools in Woodhill
Whangarei · Northland
There is 1 school in and around Woodhill, Whangarei (Northland) — 1 primary. Hora Hora School (Te Mai) 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 Woodhill 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 Woodhill schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Hora Hora School (Te Mai)
Hora Hora School (Te Mai) received a Te Ara Huarau review in June 2023. The school demonstrates strong wellbeing and hauora practices reflecting its value of looking after each other, with tamariki experiencing a strong sense of belonging and pride in their Māori identity through culturally affirming learning programmes. School leaders and teachers' strengths are effectively utilised to provide leadership opportunities across the community.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Woodhill schools
What schools are in Woodhill?
Woodhill, Whangarei has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Hora Hora School (Te Mai). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Woodhill?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Hora Hora School (Te Mai) ranks highest among Woodhill schools (40/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Woodhill?
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 Woodhill 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 Woodhill address.
Decile or EQI — how are Woodhill 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).