Omahu School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Hastings, Hawke's Bay 4175 · Hastings District
About Omahu School
Omahu School is a state full primary located in Hastings, in the Hastings District territorial authority of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 55 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 14.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (56th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (0th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 98.2%; pacific students 10.9%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Hastings; Omahu School ranks 14th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)569
- Roll size (10%)55
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)56.8%
- 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 Omahu School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 569
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 55
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 56.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 98.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.9%
- 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 Omahu School has changed over time.
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Schools near Omahu School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura o Kimi Ora
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
151 students · 3.7 km away
Twyford School
Hastings · State full primary · Years 1–8
174 students · 3.9 km away
Te Tipu Whenua o Pa Harakeke
Flaxmere · State teen parent unit
· 5.1 km away
Flaxmere Primary School
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
421 students · 5.3 km away
Flaxmere College
Flaxmere · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
362 students · 5.3 km away
Irongate School
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 5.6 km away
Te Whai Hiringa
Flaxmere · State full primary · Years 1–8
431 students · 6.0 km away
Camberley School
Camberley · State contributing · Years 1–6
70 students · 7.1 km away
TKKM o Ngati Kahungunu Ki Heretaunga
Flaxmere · State composite · Years 1–13
237 students · 7.2 km away
Bridge Pa School
Bridge Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
113 students · 7.5 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Hawke's Bay with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Richmond School (Napier)
Maraenui · State contributing · Years 1–6
72 students
Maraenui Bilingual School (Napier)
Maraenui · State full primary · Years 1–8
126 students
Tiaho Primary School
Wairoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
98 students
Camberley School
Camberley · State contributing · Years 1–6
70 students
Mangateretere School
Whakatu · State full primary · Years 1–8
36 students
TKKM o Takapau
Takapau · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Omahu School a good school?
Omahu School has a Success Index (NZ) of 14.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 Omahu School rank in Hawke's Bay?
Omahu School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Omahu School?
Omahu School had 55 students in 2026, a change of +57% over five years.
Is Omahu School a primary school or a secondary school?
Omahu School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Omahu School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Omahu School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.