Schools in Opunake, Taranaki (2026)
4 schools · 619 students · 3 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 503.
Opunake, in Taranaki, has 4 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 619 students. By level there are 3 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15); by sector 3 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Opunake's schools is 503, above the Taranaki median of 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is St Joseph's School (Opunake) (56.7, top 50% of full primary schools nationally), followed by Opunake High School (42.3, lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally), and Opunake School (29.2, 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 Opunake High School (315 students), Opunake School (156 students), St Joseph's School (Opunake) (124 students).
Ranked schools in Opunake
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Taranaki.
- 157St Joseph's School (Opunake)Opunake · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 441 · 124 students
- 242Opunake High SchoolOpunake · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 503 · 315 students
- 329Opunake SchoolOpunake · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 499 · 156 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Joseph's School (Opunake) Opunake · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 56.7 Top 50% | 441 | 124 |
| 2 | Opunake High School Opunake · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 42.3 Lower 50% | 503 | 315 |
| 3 | Opunake School Opunake · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 29.2 Lower 50% | 499 | 156 |
Other schools in Opunake
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Opunake?
St Joseph's School (Opunake) is the highest-ranked school in Opunake with a Success Index (NZ) of 56.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Opunake?
Opunake has 4 schools (3 full primary, 1 secondary (year 9-15)) educating 619 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Opunake?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Opunake is 503. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.