Ruapehu District · NZ state schools
Schools by level
Elementary 19 · High school 2 · Other / combined 1
At a glance
- Students
- 2,050 (2026)
- Schools
- 22
Official rating
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Check the zoned school for an address
Each address is zoned to specific schools. Confirm with the district's official lookup tool or office before you sign a lease.
Schools (22)
Official campus ratings are shown with their year. Use the address lookup to confirm zoning.
Elementary 19
Kaitieke School
Grades Year 1–8 · Owhango · Students 9 · Application / selective
Manunui School
Grades Year 1–8 · Taumarunui · Students 148 · Zoned
Matiere School
Grades Year 1–8 · Matiere · Students 30 · Application / selective
National Park School
Grades Year 1–8 · National Park · Students 30 · Application / selective
Ngakonui Valley School
Grades Year 1–8 · Taumarunui · Students 26 · Application / selective
Ohakune School
Grades Year 1–8 · Ohakune · Students 267 · Application / selective
Ohura Valley Primary
Grades Year 1–8 · Ohura · Students 9 · Application / selective
Ongarue School
Grades Year 1–8 · Ongarue · Students 15 · Application / selective
Orautoha School
Grades Year 1–8 · Orautoha · Students 48 · Application / selective
Ōwhango School
Grades Year 1–8 · Owhango · Students 73 · Zoned
Raetihi Primary School
Grades Year 1–8 · Raetihi · Students 84 · Application / selective
St Patrick's Catholic School (Taumarunui)
Grades Year 1–8 · Taumarunui · Students 77 · Application / selective
Tarrangower School
Grades Year 1–8 · Taumarunui · Students 68 · Application / selective
Taumarunui Primary School
Grades Year 1–8 · Taumarunui · Students 147 · Application / selective
Te Kura o Ngāpuke
Grades Year 1–8 · Taumarunui · Students 21 · Zoned
TKKM o Ngati Rangi
Grades Year 1–8 · Ohakune · Students 53 · Application / selective
Tokirima School
Grades Year 1–8 · Taumarunui · Students 28 · Application / selective
Turaki School
Grades Year 1–8 · Taumarunui · Students 189 · Application / selective
Waiouru School
Grades Year 1–8 · Waiouru · Students 93 · Application / selective
High school 2
Ruapehu College
Grades Year 9–15 · Ohakune · Students 246 · Application / selective
Taumarunui High School
Grades Year 9–15 · Taumarunui · Students 295 · Application / selective
Other / combined 1
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Taumarunui
Grades Year 1–13 · Taumarunui · Students 94 · Application / selective
Checklist before renting in this district
Check these before you sign a lease.
Checked the assigned school for the exact address with the official lookup before signing
Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-31)
Know that moving into a zone temporarily to get a place is not allowed
Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-31)
Asked the district or council whether boundary or admission changes are planned
Asked whether the assigned school has room (or sends overflow elsewhere)
Checked that the lease is accepted as proof of address on the enrolment list
Asked how the assigned school supports English learners (ESL/EAL)
Checked the commute (school-bus eligibility, walking route)
Checked on the state or board page whether our visa means paying public-school fees
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional.
Source:Ministry of Education New Zealand (checked 2026-10-29)
ESL / ELL support
Public schools support English learners as ESL/ELL (Canada), EAL/D (Australia) or ESOL (New Zealand). An English assessment at enrolment decides the support; ask the school or board about its programme.
Sources
- Ministry of Education — New Zealand Schools Directory2026· Checked 2026-10-31
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