Ararimu School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Drury, Auckland 2579 · Franklin Local Board Area
#192 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#443 of 1,559 nationally
About Ararimu School
Ararimu School is a state full primary located in Drury, in the Franklin Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 104 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 68.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 192nd of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (85th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (29th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 20.2%; pacific students 4.8%; international students 0%.
There are 5 schools in Drury; Ararimu School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)400
- Roll size (10%)104
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-12.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ararimu School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 400
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 104
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -12.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 20.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 4.8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Ararimu School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ararimu School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ramarama School
Drury · State full primary · Years 1–8
231 students · 5.6 km away
Bombay School
Bombay · State full primary · Years 1–8
373 students · 6.2 km away
TIPENE
Bombay · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
68 students · 6.3 km away
Hunua School
Hunua · State full primary · Years 1–8
161 students · 7.5 km away
Paparimu School
Paparimu · State full primary · Years 1–8
38 students · 8.0 km away
Drury School
Drury · State full primary · Years 1–8
346 students · 9.0 km away
Drury Christian School
Drury · Private composite · Years 1–13
32 students · 9.2 km away
Pukekohe East School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
161 students · 9.5 km away
Ngākōroa School
Karaka · State full primary · Years 1–8
232 students · 9.5 km away
St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College
Drury · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
608 students · 9.5 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Whenuapai School
Whenuapai · State full primary · Years 1–8
717 students
The Gardens School
The Gardens · State full primary · Years 1–8
536 students
Verran Primary School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate
Blockhouse Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
840 students
Matua Ngaru School
Kumeu · State full primary · Years 1–8
579 students
Maraetai Beach School
Maraetai Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
432 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ararimu School a good school?
Ararimu School has a Success Index (NZ) of 68.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #192 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ararimu School rank in Auckland?
Ararimu School ranks #192 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #443 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ararimu School?
Ararimu School had 104 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Ararimu School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ararimu School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ararimu School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ararimu School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.