Awhitu District School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Matakawau, Auckland 2684 · Franklin Local Board Area
#314 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#1153 of 1,559 nationally
About Awhitu District School
Awhitu District School is a state full primary located in Matakawau, in the Franklin Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 108 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 37.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 314th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (42th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (30th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 30.6%; pacific students 10.2%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)472
- Roll size (10%)108
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.8%
- 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 Awhitu District School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 472
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 108
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 30.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 10.2%
- 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 Awhitu District School has changed over time.
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Schools near Awhitu District School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waiau Pa School
Waiau Pa · State full primary · Years 1–8
359 students · 12 km away
Waipipi School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
116 students · 12 km away
TKKM o Waiuku
Auckland · State full primary · Years 1–8
26 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
TKKM o Waiuku
Auckland · State full primary · Years 1–8
26 students
Orere School
Orere Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
Birkdale Primary School
Birkdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
193 students
Panmure District School
Panmure · State full primary · Years 1–8
176 students
Ridgeview School
Paremoremo · State contributing · Years 1–6
48 students
Avondale Intermediate
Avondale · State intermediate · Years 7–8
385 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Awhitu District School a good school?
Awhitu District School has a Success Index (NZ) of 37.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #314 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 Awhitu District School rank in Auckland?
Awhitu District School ranks #314 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #1153 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Awhitu District School?
Awhitu District School had 108 students in 2026, a change of -2% over five years.
Is Awhitu District School a primary school or a secondary school?
Awhitu District School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Awhitu District School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Awhitu District School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.