Ruakākā School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ruakaka, Northland 0171 · Whangarei District
#25 of 72 contributing schools in Northland
#966 of 1,559 nationally
About Ruakākā School
Ruakākā School is a state contributing located in Ruakaka, in the Whangarei District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 306 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 46.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 25th of 72 ranked contributing schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 59.8%; pacific students 10.8%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Ruakaka; Ruakākā School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)485
- Roll size (10%)306
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)8.1%
- 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 Ruakākā School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 485
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 306
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 8.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 59.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.8%
- 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 Ruakākā School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ruakākā School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Bream Bay College
Ruakaka · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
617 students · 2.8 km away
One Tree Point School
One Tree Point · State contributing · Years 1–6
265 students · 7.7 km away
Waipu School
Waipu · State contributing · Years 1–6
256 students · 10.0 km away
Whangarei Heads School
Whangarei Heads · State full primary · Years 1–8
148 students · 11 km away
Parua Bay School
Parua Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
297 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Tangiteroria School
Tangiteroria · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students
Maromaku School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
15 students
Pukenui School (Kaitaia)
Pukenui · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
Te Takarangi
Purerua · State full primary · Years 1–8
52 students
Paparore School
Awanui · State contributing · Years 1–6
169 students
Totara North School
Totara North · State contributing · Years 1–6
20 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ruakākā School a good school?
Ruakākā School has a Success Index (NZ) of 46.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #25 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 Ruakākā School rank in Northland?
Ruakākā School ranks #25 of 72 contributing schools in Northland and #966 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ruakākā School?
Ruakākā School had 306 students in 2026, a change of +8% over five years.
Is Ruakākā School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ruakākā School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ruakākā School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Ruakākā School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.