Whenuakura School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Patea, Taranaki 4597 · South Taranaki District
About Whenuakura School
Whenuakura School is a state contributing located in Patea, in the South Taranaki District territorial authority of Taranaki, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 30 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 44.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (55th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (8th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.7%; pacific students 10%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Patea; Whenuakura School ranks 1st of 4 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%)455
- Roll size (10%)30
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)18.2%
- 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 Whenuakura School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 455
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 30
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 18.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 26.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10%
- 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 Whenuakura School has changed over time.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for NCEA?
Success Tutoring runs personalised English and Maths tutoring for Years 1–13 in New Zealand. Start with a free assessment mapped to the New Zealand Curriculum.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Whenuakura School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Patea Area School
Patea · State composite · Years 1–13
184 students · 3.3 km away
St Joseph's School (Patea)
Patea · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
5 students · 3.4 km away
Kakaramea School
Patea · State contributing · Years 1–6
64 students · 7.0 km away
Waverley Primary School
Waverley · State full primary · Years 1–8
168 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Taranaki with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kakaramea School
Patea · State contributing · Years 1–6
64 students
Moturoa School
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
147 students
Waitoriki School
Inglewood · State full primary · Years 1–8
30 students
Toko School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
109 students
West End Te Kura O Morere
New Plymouth · State contributing · Years 1–6
235 students
Ratapiko School
Ratapiko · State full primary · Years 1–8
24 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whenuakura School a good school?
Whenuakura School has a Success Index (NZ) of 44.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand). 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 Whenuakura School rank in Taranaki?
Whenuakura School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Whenuakura School?
Whenuakura School had 30 students in 2026, a change of +18% over five years.
Is Whenuakura School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whenuakura School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whenuakura School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Whenuakura School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.