Orewa Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Orewa, Auckland 0931 · Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area
#148 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#271 of 1,559 nationally
About Orewa Primary School
Orewa Primary School is a state contributing located in Orewa, in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 393 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 75.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 148th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (90th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 5.6%; pacific students 2.8%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Orewa; Orewa Primary School ranks 1st of 3 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%)390
- Roll size (10%)393
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-14.6%
- 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 Orewa Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 390
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 393
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -14.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 5.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 2.8%
- 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 Orewa Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Orewa Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Orewa Beach School
Orewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
414 students · 1.1 km away
Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea
Auckland · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students · 1.1 km away
Orewa College
Orewa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
2,285 students · 1.2 km away
KingsWay School
Red Beach · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,086 students · 2.2 km away
Silverdale School
Silverdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
644 students · 2.3 km away
Meraki Montessori School
Silverdale · Private full primary · Years 1–8
52 students · 2.6 km away
Stella Maris Primary School
Silverdale · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
392 students · 3.1 km away
The Forest School
Waiwera · Charter full primary · Years 1–8
· 3.3 km away
Red Beach School
Red Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students · 3.3 km away
Ahutoetoe School
Wainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Mt Albert School
Mount Albert · State contributing · Years 1–6
539 students
Riverhead School
Riverhead · State full primary · Years 1–8
476 students
Torbay School
Torbay · State contributing · Years 1–6
595 students
Macleans Primary School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
577 students
Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School
Grey Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
314 students
Green Bay Primary School
Green Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
630 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Orewa Primary School a good school?
Orewa Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 75.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #148 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 Orewa Primary School rank in Auckland?
Orewa Primary School ranks #148 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #271 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Orewa Primary School?
Orewa Primary School had 393 students in 2026, a change of -15% over five years.
Is Orewa Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Orewa Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Orewa Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Orewa Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.