Opua School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Opua, Northland 0200 · Far North District
#20 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#859 of 1,559 nationally
About Opua School
Opua School is a state full primary located in Opua, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 95 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 50.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 20th of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (26th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.3%; pacific students 3.2%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)447
- Roll size (10%)95
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)0%
- 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 Opua School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 447
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 95
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 0%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 26.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.2%
- 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 Opua School has changed over time.
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Schools near Opua School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Paihia School
Paihia · State full primary · Years 1–8
156 students · 4.2 km away
Russell School (Bay Of Islands)
Russell · State full primary · Years 1–8
62 students · 5.9 km away
Karetu School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
81 students · 7.3 km away
Bay of Islands College
Kawakawa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
474 students · 8.2 km away
Kawakawa Primary School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
239 students · 9.0 km away
Te Kura o Waikare
Waikare · State composite · Years 1–13
67 students · 11 km away
TKKM o Taumarere
Moerewa · State composite · Years 1–13
118 students · 12 km away
Oromahoe School
Oromahoe · State full primary · Years 1–8
171 students · 13 km away
Moerewa School
Moerewa · State composite (year 1-10) · Years 1–13
126 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Oromahoe School
Oromahoe · State full primary · Years 1–8
171 students
One Tree Point School
One Tree Point · State contributing · Years 1–6
265 students
Matarau School
Kamo · State full primary · Years 1–8
299 students
Kaurihohore School
Kauri · State contributing · Years 1–6
188 students
Maungakaramea School
Maungakaramea · State full primary · Years 1–8
121 students
Waipu School
Waipu · State contributing · Years 1–6
256 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Opua School a good school?
Opua School has a Success Index (NZ) of 50.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #20 of 72 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 Opua School rank in Northland?
Opua School ranks #20 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #859 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Opua School?
Opua School had 95 students in 2026, a change of +0% over five years.
Is Opua School a primary school or a secondary school?
Opua School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Opua School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Opua School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.