Oakura School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026New Plymouth, Taranaki 4314 · New Plymouth District
#1 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki
#114 of 1,559 nationally
About Oakura School
Oakura School is a state full primary located in New Plymouth, in the New Plymouth District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 376 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 81.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 1st of 56 ranked full primary schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (90th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (57th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.8%; pacific students 1.9%; international students 0%.
There are 20 schools in New Plymouth; Oakura School ranks 1st of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)390
- Roll size (10%)376
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-0.3%
- 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 Oakura School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 390
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 376
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -0.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.9%
- 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 Oakura School has changed over time.
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Schools near Oakura School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Green School New Zealand
Omata · Private composite · Years 1–13
93 students · 4.0 km away
Ōmata School
Omata · State full primary · Years 1–8
207 students · 6.0 km away
Spotswood Primary School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students · 8.3 km away
Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
Spotswood · State composite · Years 1–13
132 students · 8.4 km away
Spotswood College
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
905 students · 8.6 km away
Marfell Community School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
141 students · 8.9 km away
Frankley School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
256 students · 9.0 km away
Moturoa School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
147 students · 9.1 km away
Francis Douglas Memorial College
Westown · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
779 students · 9.2 km away
Taranaki Activity Centre
New Plymouth · State activity centre
· 9.5 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ōmata School
Omata · State full primary · Years 1–8
207 students
Mangorei School
Highlands Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
290 students
Central School Te Kura Waenga O Ngāmotu
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
227 students
Fitzroy School
Fitzroy · State contributing · Years 1–6
443 students
Frankley School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
256 students
Lepperton School
Lepperton · State full primary · Years 1–8
129 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakura School a good school?
Oakura School has a Success Index (NZ) of 81.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #1 of 56 in Taranaki. 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 Oakura School rank in Taranaki?
Oakura School ranks #1 of 56 full primary schools in Taranaki and #114 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Oakura School?
Oakura School had 376 students in 2026, a change of 0% over five years.
Is Oakura School a primary school or a secondary school?
Oakura School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Oakura School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Oakura School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.