Opononi Area School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Omapere, Northland 0440 · Far North District
#23 of 37 composite schools in Northland
#430 of 486 nationally
About Opononi Area School
Opononi Area School is a state composite located in Omapere, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–13. In 2026 it enrolled 165 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 21.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand and 23rd of 37 ranked composite schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (58th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 93.9%; pacific students 9.7%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against composite schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)537
- Roll size (10%)165
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)18%
- 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 Opononi Area School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 537
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 165
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 18%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 93.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 9.7%
- 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 Opononi Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Opononi Area School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Opononi Area School has changed over time.
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Schools near Opononi Area School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hokianga
Opononi · State composite · Years 1–13
139 students · 6.3 km away
Te Kura o Mātihetihe
Kohukohu · State composite · Years 1–13
24 students · 14 km away
Te Kura o Ōmanaia
Omanaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
67 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State composite schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Pukemiro
Kaitaia · State composite · Years 1–13
150 students
Te Kura o Waikare
Waikare · State composite · Years 1–13
67 students
TKKM o Te Rawhiti Roa
Tikipunga · State composite · Years 1–13
188 students
Whangaroa College
Kaeo · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
99 students
TKKM o Whangaroa
Matauri Bay · State composite · Years 1–13
32 students
Te Kura o Te Kao
Te Kao · State composite · Years 1–13
88 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Opononi Area School a good school?
Opononi Area School has a Success Index (NZ) of 21.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of composite schools in New Zealand) and ranks #23 of 37 in Northland. 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 Opononi Area School rank in Northland?
Opononi Area School ranks #23 of 37 composite schools in Northland and #430 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Opononi Area School?
Opononi Area School had 165 students in 2026, a change of +18% over five years.
Is Opononi Area School a primary school or a secondary school?
Opononi Area School is classified as a composite covering Years 1–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Opononi Area School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Opononi Area School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.