Orakei School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Orakei, Auckland 1745 · Ōrākei Local Board Area
#257 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#872 of 1,559 nationally
About Orakei School
Orakei School is a state full primary located in Orakei, in the Ōrākei Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 253 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 49.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 257th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (60th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 54.9%; pacific students 21.3%; international students 0.4%.
There are 2 schools in Orakei; Orakei School ranks 2nd of 2 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%)449
- Roll size (10%)253
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-38.9%
- 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 Orakei School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 449
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 253
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -38.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 54.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 21.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.4%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Orakei School has changed over time.
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Schools near Orakei School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Joseph's School (Orakei)
Orakei · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
21 students · 714 m away
Saint Kentigern Girls' School
Remuera · Private full primary · Years 1–8
393 students · 1.3 km away
Saint Kentigern Boys' School
Remuera · Private full primary · Years 1–8
661 students · 1.3 km away
Baradene College
Remuera · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,522 students · 1.5 km away
Victoria Avenue School
Remuera · State contributing · Years 1–6
418 students · 1.6 km away
Meadowbank School
Remuera · State contributing · Years 1–6
805 students · 1.9 km away
Mt Carmel School (Meadowbank)
Meadowbank · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
204 students · 1.9 km away
Kohimarama School
Kohimarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
499 students · 2.0 km away
Selwyn College
Kohimarama · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,604 students · 2.1 km away
St Thomas School (Auckland)
Kohimarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
821 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pakuranga Heights School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
498 students
Kaukapakapa School
Kaukapakapa · State full primary · Years 1–8
253 students
Waioneke School
Helensville · State full primary · Years 1–8
93 students
Te Hihi School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
150 students
Te Kura Rau Iti
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
69 students
New Lynn School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
412 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Orakei School a good school?
Orakei School has a Success Index (NZ) of 49.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #257 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 Orakei School rank in Auckland?
Orakei School ranks #257 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #872 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Orakei School?
Orakei School had 253 students in 2026, a change of -39% over five years.
Is Orakei School a primary school or a secondary school?
Orakei School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Orakei School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Orakei School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.