Ohakune School vs Ruapehu College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, 627 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ohakune School
Ohakune · State full primary · Years 1–8
267 students
Ruapehu College
Ohakune · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
246 students
| Measure | Ohakune School Ohakune, Manawatū-Whanganui | Ruapehu College Ohakune, Manawatū-Whanganui |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 50 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 111 | #23 of 33 |
| National rank | #871 of 1,559 | #369 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 267 | 246 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 502 |
| Total roll | 267 | 246 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 4.4% | 20.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 66.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 26.7% |
| Māori students | 47.9% | 59.8% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ohakune | Ohakune |
| region | Manawatū-Whanganui | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Website | www.ohakuneprimaryschool.co.nz | www.ruapehucollege.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Ohakune School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (49.8 vs 31.2).
- •Ohakune School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (472 vs 502).
- •Ohakune School does better on roll size (267 vs 246).
- •Ruapehu College does better on roll growth (5 years) (20.5% vs 4.4%).
- •Ohakune School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 246.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ohakune School better than Ruapehu College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Ohakune School ranks higher (49.8 vs 31.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ohakune School and Ruapehu College?
About 627 m in a straight line, between Ohakune and Ohakune in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ohakune School: 472. Ruapehu College: 502. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ohakune School and Ruapehu College rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Ohakune School is 36th of 111 and Ruapehu College is 23rd of 33 among full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).