Oruaiti School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Oruaiti, Northland 0494 · Far North District
#23 of 72 full primary schools in Northland
#939 of 1,559 nationally
About Oruaiti School
Oruaiti School is a state full primary located in Oruaiti, in the Far North District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 170 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 47.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 23rd of 72 ranked full primary schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (67th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (41th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 62.4%; pacific students 5.9%; 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%)467
- Roll size (10%)170
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)11.3%
- 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 Oruaiti School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 467
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 170
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 11.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 62.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.9%
- 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 Oruaiti School has changed over time.
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Schools near Oruaiti School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mangonui School
Mangonui · State contributing · Years 1–6
163 students · 5.2 km away
Taipa Area School
Taipa · State composite · Years 1–13
418 students · 11 km away
Totara North School
Totara North · State contributing · Years 1–6
20 students · 12 km away
Peria School
Kaitaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
71 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Te Kamo School
Kamo · State contributing · Years 1–6
421 students
Paparoa School
Paparoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
47 students
Russell School (Bay Of Islands)
Russell · State full primary · Years 1–8
62 students
Waiotira School
Waiotira · State contributing · Years 1–6
28 students
Otaika Valley School
Otaika Valley · State full primary · Years 1–8
160 students
Whangarei School
Whangarei · State contributing · Years 1–6
480 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Oruaiti School a good school?
Oruaiti School has a Success Index (NZ) of 47.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #23 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 Oruaiti School rank in Northland?
Oruaiti School ranks #23 of 72 full primary schools in Northland and #939 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Oruaiti School?
Oruaiti School had 170 students in 2026, a change of +11% over five years.
Is Oruaiti School a primary school or a secondary school?
Oruaiti School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Oruaiti School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Oruaiti School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.