Urenui School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Urenui, Taranaki 4349 · New Plymouth District
#26 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki
#914 of 1,559 nationally
About Urenui School
Urenui School is a state contributing located in Urenui, in the New Plymouth District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 101 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 26th of 56 ranked contributing schools in Taranaki. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 30.7%; pacific students 0%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)447
- Roll size (10%)101
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-2%
- 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 Urenui School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 447
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 101
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 30.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 0%
- 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 Urenui School has changed over time.
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Schools near Urenui School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Mimi School
Mimi · State contributing · Years 1–6
25 students · 6.1 km away
Tikorangi School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
168 students · 10 km away
Waitara High School
Waitara · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
423 students · 13 km away
Waitara East School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
204 students · 13 km away
Manukorihi Intermediate
Waitara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
210 students · 13 km away
Huirangi School
Huirangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
109 students · 13 km away
Uruti School
New Plymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
6 students · 13 km away
Waitara Central School
Waitara · State contributing · Years 1–6
184 students · 14 km away
St Joseph's School (Waitara)
Waitara · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
91 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Vogeltown School
Vogeltown · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students
Highlands Intermediate
New Plymouth · State intermediate · Years 7–8
714 students
Kaimata School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
103 students
Bell Block School
Bell Block · State full primary · Years 1–8
473 students
Whenuakura School
Patea · State contributing · Years 1–6
30 students
Woodleigh School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
437 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Urenui School a good school?
Urenui School has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #26 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 Urenui School rank in Taranaki?
Urenui School ranks #26 of 56 contributing schools in Taranaki and #914 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Urenui School?
Urenui School had 101 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Urenui School a primary school or a secondary school?
Urenui School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Urenui School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Urenui School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.