Ohakune School

StateFull PrimaryCo-Educational
Ohakune, Manawatū-Whanganui · Small urban area
principal@ohakune.school.nz 06-3858384
Roll259enrolled students
EQI472+17 vs avg 455
TypeFull PrimaryState
ZoneNoOpen enrolment
School Snapshot
State
Full Primary · Co-Educational
EQI472
vs National+17 (avg 455)
Roll259
ZoneOpen enrolment
SettingSmall urban area
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Ohakune School

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 463
472+9
Equity Index (EQI)
Nat. avg: 334
259
Total Roll
Nat. avg: 32%
48.3%+16.3pp
Māori Students
Nat. avg: 11.8%
1.5%-10.3pp
Pacific Students
Open
Enrolment Scheme
State
Authority
Co-Educational
Co-Ed Status

Overview

Ohakune School is a state full primary school in Ohakune, Manawatū-Whanganui. It is a co-educational school. The school has 259 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 472 (above-average equity need). The school does not have an enrolment scheme. It is located in the Ruapehu District territorial authority.

Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Key Facts

AuthorityState
School TypeFull Primary
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeNo (Open)
Territorial AuthorityRuapehu District
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
Urban/RuralSmall urban area
Postcode4625
MoE School ID2410

Student Demographics

Total Roll259
European/Pakeha63.7%
Maori48.3%
Pacific1.5%
Asian6.6%

Ethnicity Distribution

European/Pakeha
63.7%
Maori
48.3%
Pacific
1.5%
Asian
6.6%
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)

Equity Index (EQI)

The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.

School EQI472
National Avg463
Contextabove-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)