Onehunga Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Onehunga, Auckland 1061 · Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Area
#180 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#405 of 1,559 nationally
About Onehunga Primary School
Onehunga Primary School is a state contributing located in Onehunga, in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 434 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 69.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 180th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (83th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 11.3%; pacific students 24.9%; international students 0%.
There are 6 schools in Onehunga; Onehunga Primary School ranks 1st of 4 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%)410
- Roll size (10%)434
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.8%
- 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 Onehunga Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 410
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 434
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 11.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 24.9%
- 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 Onehunga Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Onehunga Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Golden Grove School
Onehunga · Private full primary · Years 1–8
52 students · 193 m away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
Onehunga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
171 students · 470 m away
Royal Oak Intermediate School
Royal Oak · State intermediate · Years 7–8
436 students · 974 m away
OneSchool Global - New Zealand
Onehunga · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,500 students · 1.1 km away
Onehunga High School
Onehunga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,015 students · 1.1 km away
Te Papapa School
Onehunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
310 students · 1.5 km away
Royal Oak School
Royal Oak · State contributing · Years 1–6
457 students · 1.6 km away
Marcellin College
Royal Oak · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
462 students · 1.9 km away
Oranga School
One Tree Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
226 students · 2.1 km away
Hillsborough School
Hillsborough · State contributing · Years 1–6
369 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Oratia School
Oratia · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students
Waterlea Public School
Mangere Bridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students
Kauri Flats School
Takanini · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students
Manuka Primary School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
244 students
Red Beach School
Red Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students
Farm Cove Intermediate
Pakuranga · State intermediate · Years 7–8
505 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Onehunga Primary School a good school?
Onehunga Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 69.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #180 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 Onehunga Primary School rank in Auckland?
Onehunga Primary School ranks #180 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #405 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Onehunga Primary School?
Onehunga Primary School had 434 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Onehunga Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Onehunga Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Onehunga Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Onehunga Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.