Schools in Herne Bay, Auckland (2026)
4 schools · 835 students · 3 state, 1 state integrated · median Equity Index (EQI) 380.
Herne Bay, in Auckland, has 4 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 835 students. By level there are 3 contributing, 1 activity centre; by sector 3 state, 1 state integrated.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Herne Bay's schools is 380, below the Auckland median of 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
3 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Bayfield School (80.3, top 10% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Ponsonby Primary School (78.5, top 25% of contributing schools nationally), and Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) (73.1, 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 Bayfield School (382 students), Ponsonby Primary School (329 students), Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) (124 students).
Ranked schools in Herne Bay
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- 180Bayfield SchoolHerne Bay · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 356 · 382 students
- 279Ponsonby Primary SchoolHerne Bay · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 364 · 329 students
- 373Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)Herne Bay · State integrated ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 380 · 124 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayfield School Herne Bay · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 80.3 Top 10% | 356 | 382 |
| 2 | Ponsonby Primary School Herne Bay · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 78.5 Top 25% | 364 | 329 |
| 3 | Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay) Herne Bay · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State integrated | 73.1 Top 25% | 380 | 124 |
Other schools in Herne Bay
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 3 schools in Herne Bay side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Herne Bay?
Bayfield School is the highest-ranked school in Herne Bay with a Success Index (NZ) of 80.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Herne Bay?
Herne Bay has 4 schools (3 contributing, 1 activity centre) educating 835 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Herne Bay?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Herne Bay is 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.