Blockhouse Bay School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Blockhouse Bay, Auckland 0600 · Whau Local Board Area
#78 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#127 of 1,559 nationally
About Blockhouse Bay School
Blockhouse Bay School is a state contributing located in Blockhouse Bay, in the Whau Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 540 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 78th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (96th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5%; pacific students 8%; international students 0.6%.
There are 5 schools in Blockhouse Bay; Blockhouse Bay School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)370
- Roll size (10%)540
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-11.7%
- 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 Blockhouse Bay School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 370
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 540
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -11.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.6%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Blockhouse Bay School has changed over time.
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Schools near Blockhouse Bay School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Dominic's Catholic School (Blockhouse Bay)
Blockhouse Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
273 students · 685 m away
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate
Blockhouse Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
840 students · 983 m away
Lynfield College
Mount Roskill · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,040 students · 1.3 km away
Chaucer School
Blockhouse Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
205 students · 1.3 km away
Glenavon School
Blockhouse Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students · 1.7 km away
Marshall Laing School
Mount Roskill · State contributing · Years 1–6
641 students · 1.7 km away
Halsey Drive School
Lynfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
480 students · 1.7 km away
Oaklynn Special School
New Lynn · State special school
232 students · 2.0 km away
New Windsor School
New Windsor · State contributing · Years 1–6
374 students · 2.2 km away
New Lynn School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Hobsonville Point Primary School
Hobsonville Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
712 students
Auckland Normal Intermediate
Mount Eden · State intermediate · Years 7–8
704 students
Hillsborough School
Hillsborough · State contributing · Years 1–6
369 students
Takapuna Normal Intermediate
Takapuna · State intermediate · Years 7–8
730 students
Browns Bay School
Browns Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
643 students
Murrays Bay Intermediate
Murrays Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
1,124 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Blockhouse Bay School a good school?
Blockhouse Bay School has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #78 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 Blockhouse Bay School rank in Auckland?
Blockhouse Bay School ranks #78 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #127 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Blockhouse Bay School?
Blockhouse Bay School had 540 students in 2026, a change of -12% over five years.
Is Blockhouse Bay School a primary school or a secondary school?
Blockhouse Bay School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Blockhouse Bay School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Blockhouse Bay School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.