Opunake High School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Opunake, Taranaki 4645 · South Taranaki District
#6 of 16 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki
#283 of 486 nationally
About Opunake High School
Opunake High School is a state secondary (year 9-15) located in Opunake, in the South Taranaki District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 9–13. In 2026 it enrolled 315 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 42.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand and 6th of 16 ranked secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (65th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (34th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 44.8%; pacific students 3.5%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Opunake; Opunake High School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 9-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)503
- Roll size (10%)315
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)4.4%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)81.4%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)52.5%
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 Opunake High School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 503
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 315
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 4.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 81.4%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 52.5%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 44.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.5%
- 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 Opunake High School has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Opunake High School has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Opunake High School has changed over time.
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Schools near Opunake High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Tamarongo
Opunake · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students · 200 m away
Opunake School
Opunake · State full primary · Years 1–8
156 students · 288 m away
St Joseph's School (Opunake)
Opunake · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
124 students · 711 m away
Rahotu School
Rahotu · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Stratford High School
Stratford · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
696 students
Te Paepae o Aotea
Hāwera · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
863 students
Spotswood College
New Plymouth · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
905 students
Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea
Spotswood · State composite · Years 1–13
132 students
Waitara High School
Waitara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
423 students
Inglewood High School
Inglewood · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
530 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Opunake High School a good school?
Opunake High School has a Success Index (NZ) of 42.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #6 of 16 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 Opunake High School rank in Taranaki?
Opunake High School ranks #6 of 16 secondary (year 9-15) schools in Taranaki and #283 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Opunake High School?
Opunake High School had 315 students in 2026, a change of +4% over five years.
Is Opunake High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Opunake High School is classified as a secondary (year 9-15) covering Years 9–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Opunake High School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Opunake High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.