Green School New Zealand vs Oakura School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 4.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green School New Zealand
Omata · Private composite · Years 1–13
93 students
Oakura School
New Plymouth · State full primary · Years 1–8
376 students
| Measure | Green School New Zealand Omata, Taranaki | Oakura School New Plymouth, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 81 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #1 of 56 |
| National rank | – | #114 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 93 | 376 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 390 |
| Total roll | 93 | 376 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 106.5% | -0.3% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Pacific students | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| International students | 30.1% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Omata | New Plymouth |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | www.greenschool.org/nz/ | www.oakura.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Oakura School does better on roll size (376 vs 93).
- •Green School New Zealand does better on roll growth (5 years) (106.5% vs -0.3%).
- •Oakura School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 93.
- •Green School New Zealand is a private school while Oakura School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Green School New Zealand better than Oakura School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Green School New Zealand and Oakura School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Omata and New Plymouth in Taranaki.
How do Green School New Zealand and Oakura School rank in Taranaki?
Green School New Zealand is unranked and Oakura School is 1st of 56 among composite schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).