Orewa College
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Orewa, Auckland 0946 · Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area
#41 of 101 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland
#83 of 486 nationally
About Orewa College
Orewa College is a state secondary (year 7-15) located in Orewa, in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 7–13. In 2026 it enrolled 2,285 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 72.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand and 41st of 101 ranked secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (98th percentile), and its weakest is school leavers with ncea level 2+ (56th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.9%; pacific students 6.4%; international students 3.5%.
There are 3 schools in Orewa; Orewa College ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary (year 7-15) schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)432
- Roll size (10%)2,285
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)12.8%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)84.1%
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)69.8%
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 Orewa College by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 432
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 2,285
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 12.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Leavers with NCEA Level 2+
- 84.1%
- Share of school leavers who attained at least NCEA Level 2 before leaving.
- Leavers with University Entrance
- 69.8%
- Share of school leavers who attained the University Entrance award.
- Māori students
- 13.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 3.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Orewa College has changed over time.
Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ trend
How leavers with ncea level 2+ at Orewa College has changed over time.
Leavers with University Entrance trend
How leavers with university entrance at Orewa College has changed over time.
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Schools near Orewa College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Orewa Primary School
Orewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students · 1.2 km away
Orewa Beach School
Orewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
414 students · 1.3 km away
KingsWay School
Red Beach · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,086 students · 1.7 km away
Silverdale School
Silverdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
644 students · 1.8 km away
Red Beach School
Red Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students · 2.2 km away
Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea
Auckland · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students · 2.3 km away
Stella Maris Primary School
Silverdale · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
392 students · 2.7 km away
Meraki Montessori School
Silverdale · Private full primary · Years 1–8
52 students · 3.0 km away
The Forest School
Waiwera · Charter full primary · Years 1–8
· 3.5 km away
Ahutoetoe School
Wainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
State secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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2,238 students
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2,302 students
Hobsonville Point Secondary School
Hobsonville Point · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,055 students
Green Bay High School
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1,960 students
Northcote College
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Avondale College
Avondale · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,813 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Orewa College a good school?
Orewa College has a Success Index (NZ) of 72.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary (year 7-15) schools in New Zealand) and ranks #41 of 101 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 Orewa College rank in Auckland?
Orewa College ranks #41 of 101 secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland and #83 of 486 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Orewa College?
Orewa College had 2,285 students in 2026, a change of +13% over five years.
Is Orewa College a primary school or a secondary school?
Orewa College is classified as a secondary (year 7-15) covering Years 7–13. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Orewa College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Orewa College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.