Schools in Whau Local Board Area, Auckland (2026)
24 schools · 14,078 students · 20 state, 4 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 444.
Whau Local Board Area, in Auckland, has 24 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 14,078 students. By level there are 11 contributing, 4 full primary, 4 secondary (year 9-15), 3 intermediate, 1 composite, 1 special school; by sector 20 state, 4 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Whau Local Board Area's schools is 444, above the Auckland median of 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
23 of the 24 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Blockhouse Bay Intermediate (85.8, top 5% of intermediate schools nationally), followed by Jireh Christian School (84.9, top 5% of full primary schools nationally), and Blockhouse Bay School (80.5, top 10% of contributing schools nationally). 4 schools sit in the top 10% of New Zealand for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Avondale College (2,813 students), Green Bay High School (1,960 students), Blockhouse Bay Intermediate (840 students). 2 schools are single-sex.
Schools are spread across 6 suburbs or towns, with the most in New Lynn (7), Avondale (6), Blockhouse Bay (5), Kelston (3).
Ranked schools in Whau Local Board Area
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- 186Blockhouse Bay IntermediateBlockhouse Bay · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 401 · 840 students
- 285Jireh Christian SchoolAvondale · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 387 · 294 students
- 381Blockhouse Bay SchoolBlockhouse Bay · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 370 · 540 students
- 479St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)Blockhouse Bay · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 356 · 273 students
- 577Green Bay Primary SchoolGreen Bay · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 391 · 630 students
- 677Arahoe SchoolNew Lynn · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 385 · 436 students
- 777Iqra SchoolNew Lynn · State integrated CompositeEquity Index (EQI) 409 · 268 students
- 875Green Bay High SchoolGreen Bay · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 430 · 1,960 students
- 967Fruitvale Road SchoolNew Lynn · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 440 · 349 students
- 1065Avondale Primary School (Auckland)Avondale · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 444 · 383 students
- 1165New Windsor SchoolNew Windsor · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 421 · 374 students
- 1265Avondale CollegeAvondale · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 439 · 2,813 students
- 1362New Lynn SchoolNew Lynn · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 451 · 412 students
- 1459Chaucer SchoolBlockhouse Bay · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 429 · 205 students
- 1557St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale)Avondale · State integrated Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 447 · 178 students
- 1653Te Kura o Pātiki Rosebank SchoolAvondale · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 476 · 596 students
- 1747Kelston Girls' CollegeNew Lynn · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 507 · 584 students
- 1844Glenavon SchoolBlockhouse Bay · State Full PrimaryEquity Index (EQI) 494 · 360 students
- 1942Kelston IntermediateKelston · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 504 · 405 students
- 2041Kelston Boys' High SchoolNew Lynn · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 505 · 807 students
- 2141Avondale IntermediateAvondale · State IntermediateEquity Index (EQI) 474 · 385 students
- 2239St Leonards Road SchoolKelston · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 481 · 443 students
- 2337Kelston SchoolKelston · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 479 · 311 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blockhouse Bay Intermediate Blockhouse Bay · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 85.8 Top 5% | 401 | 840 |
| 2 | Jireh Christian School Avondale · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 84.9 Top 5% | 387 | 294 |
| 3 | Blockhouse Bay School Blockhouse Bay · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 80.5 Top 10% | 370 | 540 |
| 4 | St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay) Blockhouse Bay · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 78.5 Top 10% | 356 | 273 |
| 5 | Green Bay Primary School Green Bay · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 77.3 Top 25% | 391 | 630 |
| 6 | Arahoe School New Lynn · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 76.7 Top 25% | 385 | 436 |
| 7 | Iqra School New Lynn · Composite · Years 1–13 | State integrated | 76.5 Top 25% | 409 | 268 |
| 8 | Green Bay High School Green Bay · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 74.6 Top 25% | 430 | 1,960 |
| 9 | Fruitvale Road School New Lynn · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 66.8 Top 25% | 440 | 349 |
| 10 | Avondale Primary School (Auckland) Avondale · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 65.2 Top 50% | 444 | 383 |
| 11 | New Windsor School New Windsor · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 64.9 Top 50% | 421 | 374 |
| 12 | Avondale College Avondale · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 64.7 Top 50% | 439 | 2,813 |
| 13 | New Lynn School New Lynn · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 62.1 Top 50% | 451 | 412 |
| 14 | Chaucer School Blockhouse Bay · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 59.3 Top 50% | 429 | 205 |
| 15 | St Mary's Catholic School (Avondale) Avondale · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State integrated | 56.7 Top 50% | 447 | 178 |
| 16 | Te Kura o Pātiki Rosebank School Avondale · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 53.3 Top 50% | 476 | 596 |
| 17 | Kelston Girls' College New Lynn · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 46.8 Lower 50% | 507 | 584 |
| 18 | Glenavon School Blockhouse Bay · Full Primary · Years 1–8 | State | 44.3 Lower 50% | 494 | 360 |
| 19 | Kelston Intermediate Kelston · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 41.9 Lower 50% | 504 | 405 |
| 20 | Kelston Boys' High School New Lynn · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 41.4 Lower 50% | 505 | 807 |
| 21 | Avondale Intermediate Avondale · Intermediate · Years 7–8 | State | 40.9 Lower 50% | 474 | 385 |
| 22 | St Leonards Road School Kelston · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 38.8 Lower 50% | 481 | 443 |
| 23 | Kelston School Kelston · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 37.1 Lower 50% | 479 | 311 |
Other schools in Whau 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 Whau Local Board Area side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Whau Local Board Area?
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate is the highest-ranked school in Whau Local Board Area with a Success Index (NZ) of 85.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of intermediate schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Whau Local Board Area?
Whau Local Board Area has 24 schools (3 intermediate, 4 full primary, 11 contributing, 1 composite, 4 secondary (year 9-15), 1 special school) educating 14,078 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Whau Local Board Area?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Whau Local Board Area is 444. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.