Huiakama School vs Opunake School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Taranaki, New Zealand, 65 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huiakama School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
8 students
Opunake School
Opunake · State full primary · Years 1–8
156 students
| Measure | Huiakama School Stratford, Taranaki | Opunake School Opunake, Taranaki |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 26 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #44 of 56 |
| National rank | – | #1342 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 8 | 156 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 498 | 499 |
| Total roll | 8 | 156 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.3% | -16.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 75% | 51.9% |
| Pacific students | 0% | 3.8% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Stratford | Opunake |
| region | Taranaki | Taranaki |
| Website | huiakama.school.nz | www.opunakeprimary.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Opunake School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (29.2 vs 25.6).
- •Huiakama School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (498 vs 499).
- •Opunake School does better on roll size (156 vs 8).
- •Huiakama School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13.3% vs -16.9%).
- •Opunake School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 8.
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 Huiakama School better than Opunake School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Opunake School ranks higher (29.2 vs 25.6 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 Huiakama School and Opunake School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Stratford and Opunake in Taranaki.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Huiakama School: 498. Opunake School: 499. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Huiakama School and Opunake School rank in Taranaki?
Huiakama School is unranked and Opunake School is 44th of 56 among full primary schools in Taranaki on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).