Owairoa Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Howick, Auckland 2014 · Howick Local Board Area
#118 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#204 of 1,559 nationally
About Owairoa Primary School
Owairoa Primary School is a state contributing located in Howick, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 843 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 118th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (99th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.6%; pacific students 7.9%; international students 2.5%.
There are 2 schools in Howick; Owairoa Primary School ranks 2nd of 2 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%)391
- Roll size (10%)843
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-5.9%
- 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 Owairoa Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 391
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 843
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -5.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 2.5%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Owairoa Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Owairoa Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Howick Intermediate
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
603 students · 720 m away
Howick Primary School
Howick West · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 934 m away
Cockle Bay School
Howick South · State contributing · Years 1–6
754 students · 1.3 km away
Howick College
Howick South · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,238 students · 1.4 km away
Botany Downs School
Botany Downs · State contributing · Years 1–6
590 students · 1.5 km away
Mellons Bay School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students · 1.5 km away
Macleans Primary School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
577 students · 1.7 km away
Elim Christian College
Howick South · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
1,098 students · 1.9 km away
Somerville Intermediate School
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
971 students · 1.9 km away
Shelly Park School
Shelly Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
467 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
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
Orewa Primary School
Orewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students
Sunnynook School
Takapuna North · State contributing · Years 1–6
507 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Owairoa Primary School a good school?
Owairoa Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #118 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 Owairoa Primary School rank in Auckland?
Owairoa Primary School ranks #118 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #204 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Owairoa Primary School?
Owairoa Primary School had 843 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Owairoa Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Owairoa Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Owairoa Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Owairoa Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.