Ohaeawai School vs Oromahoe School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northland, New Zealand, 8.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ohaeawai School
Ohaeawai · State contributing · Years 1–6
160 students
Oromahoe School
Oromahoe · State full primary · Years 1–8
171 students
| Measure | Ohaeawai School Ohaeawai, Northland | Oromahoe School Oromahoe, Northland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 32 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 72 | #14 of 72 |
| National rank | #1287 of 1,559 | #756 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 160 | 171 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 491 | 450 |
| Total roll | 160 | 171 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -11.1% | 27.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 68.8% | 33.3% |
| Pacific students | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Ohaeawai | Oromahoe |
| region | Northland | Northland |
| Website | www.ohaeawaiprimary.co.nz | www.oromahoe.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Oromahoe School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (54.8 vs 31.7).
- •Oromahoe School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (450 vs 491).
- •Oromahoe School does better on roll size (171 vs 160).
- •Oromahoe School does better on roll growth (5 years) (27.9% vs -11.1%).
- •Oromahoe School is the larger school with 171 students compared with 160.
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 Ohaeawai School better than Oromahoe School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Oromahoe School ranks higher (54.8 vs 31.7 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 Ohaeawai School and Oromahoe School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Ohaeawai and Oromahoe in Northland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ohaeawai School: 491. Oromahoe School: 450. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ohaeawai School and Oromahoe School rank in Northland?
Ohaeawai School is 38th of 72 and Oromahoe School is 14th of 72 among contributing schools in Northland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).