Ōhope Beach School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ohope Beach, Bay of Plenty 3121 · Whakatane District
#21 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty
#528 of 1,559 nationally
About Ōhope Beach School
Ōhope Beach School is a state contributing located in Ohope Beach, in the Whakatane District territorial authority of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 227 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 21st of 101 ranked contributing schools in Bay of Plenty. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (76th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (34th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 29.1%; pacific students 3.1%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)419
- Roll size (10%)227
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-20.6%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ōhope Beach School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 419
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 227
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -20.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 29.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Ōhope Beach School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ōhope Beach School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Apanui School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
439 students · 5.4 km away
Whakatane High School
Whakatane · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,228 students · 5.6 km away
Allandale School
Kopeopeo · State contributing · Years 1–6
341 students · 5.8 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Whakatane)
Whakatane · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
264 students · 5.9 km away
Trident High School
Whakatane · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
829 students · 6.4 km away
Whakatane S D A School
Kopeopeo · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 6.5 km away
James Street School
Whakatane · State contributing · Years 1–6
250 students · 6.9 km away
Whakatane Intermediate
Whakatane · State intermediate · Years 7–8
578 students · 7.0 km away
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Orini ki Ngati Awa
Coastlands · State composite · Years 1–13
96 students · 7.8 km away
Te Kura o Te Paroa
Whakatane · State full primary · Years 1–8
297 students · 9.8 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Bay of Plenty with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tauranga Primary School
Tauranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
478 students
Whakamarama School
Whakamarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
Bethlehem School
Bethlehem · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students
Omokoroa School
Whakamarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
321 students
Otonga Road School
Springfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
521 students
Taumata School
Pyes Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
669 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ōhope Beach School a good school?
Ōhope Beach School has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #21 of 101 in Bay of Plenty. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ōhope Beach School rank in Bay of Plenty?
Ōhope Beach School ranks #21 of 101 contributing schools in Bay of Plenty and #528 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ōhope Beach School?
Ōhope Beach School had 227 students in 2026, a change of -21% over five years.
Is Ōhope Beach School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ōhope Beach School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ōhope Beach School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ōhope Beach School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.