Schools in Te Atatu, Auckland (2026)
3 schools · 2,325 students · 3 state · median Equity Index (EQI) 459.
Te Atatu, in Auckland, has 3 schools in New Zealand's 2026 data, together educating about 2,325 students. By level there are 1 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 special school; by sector 3 state.
The median Equity Index (EQI) across Te Atatu's schools is 459, above the Auckland median of 434. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
2 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (NZ). The highest-scoring is Peninsula Primary School (66.0, top 50% of contributing schools nationally), followed by Rutherford College (64.6, top 50% of secondary (year 9-15) schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Rutherford College (1,596 students), Peninsula Primary School (451 students), Arohanui Special School (278 students).
Ranked schools in Te Atatu
Ordered by Success Index (NZ). Rank positions shown on each profile are within New Zealand and Auckland.
- 166Peninsula Primary SchoolTe Atatu · State ContributingEquity Index (EQI) 421 · 451 students
- 265Rutherford CollegeTe Atatu · State Secondary (Year 9-15)Equity Index (EQI) 459 · 1,596 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (NZ) | Equity Index (EQI) | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peninsula Primary School Te Atatu · Contributing · Years 1–6 | State | 66.0 Top 50% | 421 | 451 |
| 2 | Rutherford College Te Atatu · Secondary (Year 9-15) · Years 9–13 | State | 64.6 Top 50% | 459 | 1,596 |
Other schools in Te Atatu
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Equity Index (EQI), or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 2 schools in Te Atatu side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Te Atatu?
Peninsula Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Te Atatu with a Success Index (NZ) of 66.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand).
How many schools are in Te Atatu?
Te Atatu has 3 schools (1 contributing, 1 secondary (year 9-15), 1 special school) educating 2,325 students in 2026.
What is the typical Equity Index (EQI) in Te Atatu?
The median Equity Index (EQI) across schools in Te Atatu is 459. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.