Schools in Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area, Auckland (2026)
14 schools · 5,834 students · 13 state, 1 private · median Equity Index (EQI) 419.
Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area, in Auckland, has 14 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 5,834 students. By level there are 9 contributing, 2 full primary, 2 composite, 1 intermediate; by sector 13 state, 1 private.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area's schools is 419, below the Auckland median of 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
13 of the 14 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Titirangi School (80.2, top 10% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Kaurilands School (78.3, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), and Woodlands Park School (76.1, top 25% of contributing schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of New Zealand for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Glen Eden Intermediate (922 students), Kaurilands School (763 students), Swanson School (556 students).
Schools are spread across 7 suburbs or towns, with the most in Titirangi (5), Glen Eden (4), Oratia (1), Laingholm (1).
Ranked schools in Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- 180Titirangi SchoolTitirangi · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 366 · 456 students
- 278Kaurilands SchoolTitirangi · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 388 · 763 students
- 376Woodlands Park SchoolTitirangi · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 375 · 281 students
- 470Oratia SchoolOratia · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 410 · 448 students
- 569Glen Eden IntermediateTitirangi · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 420 · 922 students
- 668Konini School (Auckland)Glen Eden · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 414 · 433 students
- 768Laingholm SchoolLaingholm · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 403 · 159 students
- 867Waitakere SchoolAuckland West · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 419 · 420 students
- 957Henderson Valley SchoolHenderson · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 437 · 332 students
- 1048Swanson SchoolSwanson · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 462 · 556 students
- 1144TKKM o Hoani WaititiGlen Eden · State CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 493 · 246 students
- 1242Glen Eden SchoolGlen Eden · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 469 · 312 students
- 1332Te Kura ki Hikurangi (Auckland)Glen Eden · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 495 · 329 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Titirangi School Titirangi · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 80.2 Top 10% | 366 | 456 |
| 2 | Kaurilands School Titirangi · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 78.3 Top 25% | 388 | 763 |
| 3 | Woodlands Park School Titirangi · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 76.1 Top 25% | 375 | 281 |
| 4 | Oratia School Oratia · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 70.0 Top 25% | 410 | 448 |
| 5 | Glen Eden Intermediate Titirangi · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 68.7 Top 25% | 420 | 922 |
| 6 | Konini School (Auckland) Glen Eden · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 68.4 Top 25% | 414 | 433 |
| 7 | Laingholm School Laingholm · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 68.3 Top 25% | 403 | 159 |
| 8 | Waitakere School Auckland West · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 66.6 Top 25% | 419 | 420 |
| 9 | Henderson Valley School Henderson · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 57.0 Top 50% | 437 | 332 |
| 10 | Swanson School Swanson · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 48.0 Lower 50% | 462 | 556 |
| 11 | TKKM o Hoani Waititi Glen Eden · Composite · Years 1–13 | State | 43.5 Lower 50% | 493 | 246 |
| 12 | Glen Eden School Glen Eden · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 41.6 Lower 50% | 469 | 312 |
| 13 | Te Kura ki Hikurangi (Auckland) Glen Eden · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 32.2 Lower 50% | 495 | 329 |
Other schools in Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area?
Titirangi School is the highest-ranked school in Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area with a Success Index (NZ) of 80.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area?
Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area has 14 schools (9 contributing, 1 intermediate, 2 full primary, 2 composite) educating 5,834 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area is 419. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.