State · Full Primary · Co-ed
He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru
A state full primary (years 1–8) in Whangaruru, Hikurangi, with 38 students on its Jul 2026 roll.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru, Ministry school number 1667 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
On the roll
38students
He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru had 38 students enrolled at Jul 2026.
These add up to more than the roll. The Ministry records ethnicity as total response: a student who identifies with more than one ethnicity is counted in each. Percentages are each group's share of the 38 students on the roll, so they sum to about 121%, not 100%.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Roll at Jul 2026; groups under 5 students shown as “<5” · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Kura o Waikare | Composite | Years 1–13 | 65 | 8.6 km |
| Karetu School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 80 | 14.9 km |
| Hukerenui School Years 1-8 | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 166 | 19.3 km |
| Opua School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 97 | 19.4 km |
| Whananaki School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 51 | 19.7 km |
| Russell School (Bay Of Islands) | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 64 | 21.7 km |
| Bay of Islands College | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Years 9–13 | 487 | 21.8 km |
| Maromaku School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 20 | 22.7 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru vs Karetu School
- He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru vs Hukerenui School Years 1-8
- He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru vs Opua School
Common questions
What year levels does He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru cover?
He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
How many students attend He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru?
38 students were on the roll at Jul 2026, according to the Ministry of Education's school directory.
Does He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru have an enrolment zone?
No. He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru a state school?
He Puna Ruku Mātauranga o Whangaruru is a state school.