Ruawai Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ruawai, Northland 0530 · Kaipara District
#51 of 72 contributing schools in Northland
#1393 of 1,559 nationally
About Ruawai Primary School
Ruawai Primary School is a state contributing located in Ruawai, in the Kaipara District territorial authority of Northland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 96 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 27.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 51st of 72 ranked contributing schools in Northland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (43th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 41.7%; pacific students 8.3%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Ruawai; Ruawai Primary 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%)501
- Roll size (10%)96
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-7.6%
- 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 Ruawai Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 501
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 96
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -7.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 41.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.3%
- 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 Ruawai Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ruawai Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ruawai College
Ruawai · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
139 students · 124 m away
Te Kopuru School
Te Kopuru · State full primary · Years 1–8
82 students · 13 km away
Arapohue School
Arapohue · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Northland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Poroti School
Poroti · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
Arapohue School
Arapohue · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students
Umawera School
Umawera · State contributing · Years 1–6
26 students
Peria School
Kaitaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
71 students
Karetu School
Kawakawa · State full primary · Years 1–8
81 students
Paihia School
Paihia · State full primary · Years 1–8
156 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ruawai Primary School a good school?
Ruawai Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 27.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #51 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 Ruawai Primary School rank in Northland?
Ruawai Primary School ranks #51 of 72 contributing schools in Northland and #1393 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ruawai Primary School?
Ruawai Primary School had 96 students in 2026, a change of -8% over five years.
Is Ruawai Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ruawai Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ruawai Primary School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Ruawai Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.