Schools in Ruapehu District, Manawatū-Whanganui (2026)
22 schools · 2,050 students · 21 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 508.
Ruapehu District, in Manawatū-Whanganui, has 22 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 2,050 students. By level there are 19 full primary, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 1 composite; by sector 21 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Ruapehu District's schools is 508, above the Manawatū-Whanganui median of 487. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
12 of the 22 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Ohakune School (49.8, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) (43.0, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally), and Ōwhango School (40.2, lower 50% of full primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Taumarunui High School (295 students), Ohakune School (267 students), Ruapehu College (246 students).
Schools are spread across 12 suburbs or towns, with the most in Taumarunui (9), Ohakune (3), National Park (1), Tokirima (1).
Ranked schools in Ruapehu District
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Manawatū-Whanganui.
- 150Ohakune SchoolOhakune · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 472 · 267 students
- 243St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)Taumarunui · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 465 · 77 students
- 340Ōwhango SchoolOwhango · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 471 · 73 students
- 433Waiouru SchoolWaiouru · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 484 · 93 students
- 532Manunui SchoolTaumarunui · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 508 · 148 students
- 631Ruapehu CollegeOhakune · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 502 · 246 students
- 726Turaki SchoolTaumarunui · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 512 · 189 students
- 823Raetihi Primary SchoolRaetihi · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 516 · 84 students
- 922Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o TaumarunuiTaumarunui · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 531 · 94 students
- 1021Taumarunui Primary SchoolTaumarunui · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 554 · 147 students
- 1117Taumarunui High SchoolTaumarunui · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 528 · 295 students
- 1217Tarrangower SchoolTaumarunui · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 549 · 68 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohakune School Ohakune · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 49.8 Top 50% | 472 | 267 |
| 2 | St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui) Taumarunui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 43.0 Lower 50% | 465 | 77 |
| 3 | Ōwhango School Owhango · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 40.2 Lower 50% | 471 | 73 |
| 4 | Waiouru School Waiouru · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 32.8 Lower 50% | 484 | 93 |
| 5 | Manunui School Taumarunui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 31.7 Lower 50% | 508 | 148 |
| 6 | Ruapehu College Ohakune · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 31.2 Lower 50% | 502 | 246 |
| 7 | Turaki School Taumarunui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 25.7 Lower 50% | 512 | 189 |
| 8 | Raetihi Primary School Raetihi · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 22.7 Lower 50% | 516 | 84 |
| 9 | Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui Taumarunui · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 22.1 Lower 50% | 531 | 94 |
| 10 | Taumarunui Primary School Taumarunui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 21.0 Lower 50% | 554 | 147 |
| 11 | Taumarunui High School Taumarunui · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 17.3 Lower 50% | 528 | 295 |
| 12 | Tarrangower School Taumarunui · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 16.9 Lower 50% | 549 | 68 |
Other schools in Ruapehu District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
National Park School
National Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Tokirima School
Tokirima · State full primary · Years 1–8
28 students
Kaitieke School
Kaitieke · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students
Ongarue School
Ongarue · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Matiere School
Matiere · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Ngakonui Valley School
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
26 students
Orautoha School
Orautoha · State full primary · Years 1–8
48 students
TKKM o Ngati Rangi
Ohakune · State full primary · Years 1–8
53 students
Ohura Valley Primary
Ohura · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students
Te Kura o Ngāpuke
Taumarunui · State full primary · Years 1–8
21 students
Compare the top 4 schools in Ruapehu District side by side →
Suburb or towns in Ruapehu District
Other places in Manawatū-Whanganui
- Palmerston North(22)
- Whanganui(18)
- Feilding(12)
- Levin(12)
- Taumarunui(9)
- Marton(8)
- Dannevirke(7)
- Taihape(5)
- Foxton(5)
- Pahiatua(4)
- Roslyn(3)
- Whanganui East(3)
- Hokowhitu(3)
- Ohakune(3)
- Castlecliff(3)
- Awapuni(2)
- Tawhero(2)
- Palmerston North CBD(2)
- Kelvin Grove(2)
- West End(2)
- Longburn(2)
- Milson(2)
- Ashhurst(2)
- Bulls(2)
- Gonville(2)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ruapehu District?
Ohakune School is the highest-ranked school in Ruapehu District with a Success Index (NZ) of 49.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Ruapehu District?
Ruapehu District has 22 schools (19 full primary, 2 secondary (year 9-15), 1 composite) educating 2,050 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Ruapehu District?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Ruapehu District is 508. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.