Opaheke School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papakura, Auckland 2113 · Papakura Local Board Area
#218 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#609 of 1,559 nationally
About Opaheke School
Opaheke School is a state full primary located in Papakura, in the Papakura Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 653 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 60.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 218th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (96th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (47th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 25.9%; pacific students 26.5%; international students 0%.
There are 20 schools in Papakura; Opaheke School ranks 5th of 18 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%)460
- Roll size (10%)653
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)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 Opaheke School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 460
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 653
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 25.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 26.5%
- 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 Opaheke School has changed over time.
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Schools near Opaheke School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Papakura Intermediate
Papakura · State intermediate · Years 7–8
315 students · 946 m away
Edmund Hillary School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 1.0 km away
Papakura Activity Centre
Papakura · State activity centre
· 1.1 km away
Kereru Park Campus
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
162 students · 1.2 km away
Rosehill School
Papakura · State special school
361 students · 1.3 km away
Rosehill College
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,751 students · 1.3 km away
Papakura High School
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,309 students · 1.3 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Papakura)
Papakura · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
402 students · 1.3 km away
Rosehill Intermediate
Papakura · State intermediate · Years 7–8
382 students · 1.4 km away
Papakura Central School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
449 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Sandspit Road School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students
Sylvia Park School
Mount Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
590 students
Swanson School
Swanson · State full primary · Years 1–8
556 students
Royal Oak Intermediate School
Royal Oak · State intermediate · Years 7–8
436 students
Papatoetoe East School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
610 students
Rangeview Intermediate
Te Atatu South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
464 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Opaheke School a good school?
Opaheke School has a Success Index (NZ) of 60.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #218 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 Opaheke School rank in Auckland?
Opaheke School ranks #218 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #609 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Opaheke School?
Opaheke School had 653 students in 2026, a change of +2% over five years.
Is Opaheke School a primary school or a secondary school?
Opaheke School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Opaheke School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Opaheke School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.