Bucklands Beach Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Bucklands Beach, Auckland 2012 · Howick Local Board Area
#76 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#123 of 1,559 nationally
About Bucklands Beach Primary School
Bucklands Beach Primary School is a state contributing located in Bucklands Beach, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 407 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 80.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 76th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (98th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4.7%; pacific students 3.2%; international students 0.7%.
There are 6 schools in Bucklands Beach; Bucklands Beach Primary School ranks 5th of 6 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%)356
- Roll size (10%)407
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.6%
- 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 Bucklands Beach Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 356
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 407
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 4.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.7%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Bucklands Beach Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Bucklands Beach Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pigeon Mountain School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
503 students · 1.9 km away
Bucklands Beach Intermediate
Bucklands Beach · State intermediate · Years 7–8
962 students · 1.9 km away
Macleans College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
3,069 students · 2.0 km away
Macleans Primary School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
577 students · 2.6 km away
Glendowie School
Glendowie · State full primary · Years 1–8
676 students · 2.9 km away
Mellons Bay School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students · 3.1 km away
Sacred Heart College (Auckland)
Glendowie · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,504 students · 3.2 km away
Churchill Park School
Glendowie · State full primary · Years 1–8
404 students · 3.4 km away
Glenbrae Primary School
Glen Innes · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 3.5 km away
Glendowie College
Glendowie · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,189 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Milford School (Auckland)
Milford · State contributing · Years 1–6
580 students
Bayfield School
Herne Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
382 students
Murrays Bay School
Murrays Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
753 students
Oteha Valley School
Oteha · State contributing · Years 1–6
531 students
Epsom Normal School
Epsom · State contributing · Years 1–6
638 students
Halsey Drive School
Lynfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
480 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bucklands Beach Primary School a good school?
Bucklands Beach Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 80.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #76 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 Bucklands Beach Primary School rank in Auckland?
Bucklands Beach Primary School ranks #76 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #123 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Bucklands Beach Primary School?
Bucklands Beach Primary School had 407 students in 2026, a change of -4% over five years.
Is Bucklands Beach Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Bucklands Beach Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Bucklands Beach Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bucklands Beach Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.