Ruapehu College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ohakune, Manawatū-Whanganui 4625 · Ruapehu District
#23 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#369 of 486 nationally
About Ruapehu College
Ruapehu College is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Ohakune, in the Ruapehu District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 246 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 31.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 23rd of 33 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (63th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with university entrance (3th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 59.8%; pacific students 5.7%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Ohakune; Ruapehu College ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)502
- Roll size (10%)246
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)20.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)66.7%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)26.7%
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 Ruapehu College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 502
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 246
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 20.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 66.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 26.7%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 59.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.7%
- 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 Ruapehu College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Ruapehu College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Ruapehu College has changed over time.
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Schools near Ruapehu College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ohakune School
Ohakune · State full primary · Years 1–8
267 students · 627 m away
TKKM o Ngati Rangi
Ohakune · State full primary · Years 1–8
53 students · 1.8 km away
Raetihi Primary School
Raetihi · State full primary · Years 1–8
84 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Dannevirke High School
Dannevirke · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
400 students
Horowhenua College
Levin · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
893 students
Tararua College
Pahiatua · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
379 students
Manukura
Palmerston North · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
188 students
Whanganui Girls' College
Whanganui East · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
362 students
Awatapu College
West End · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
869 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ruapehu College a good school?
Ruapehu College has a Success Index (NZ) of 31.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #23 of 33 in Manawatū-Whanganui. 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 Ruapehu College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Ruapehu College ranks #23 of 33 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #369 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ruapehu College?
Ruapehu College had 246 students in 2026, a change of +21% over five years.
Is Ruapehu College a primary school or a secondary school?
Ruapehu College is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ruapehu College?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Ruapehu College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.