Ponsonby Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Herne Bay, Auckland 1011 · Waitematā Local Board Area
#109 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#187 of 1,559 nationally
About Ponsonby Primary School
Ponsonby Primary School is a state contributing located in Herne Bay, in the Waitematā Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 329 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 78.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 109th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (97th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 4%; pacific students 1.5%; international students 0.9%.
There are 4 schools in Herne Bay; Ponsonby Primary School ranks 2nd 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%)364
- Roll size (10%)329
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-28.9%
- 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 Ponsonby Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 364
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 329
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -28.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 1.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Ponsonby Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ponsonby Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ponsonby Intermediate
Ponsonby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
590 students · 667 m away
Bayfield School
Herne Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
382 students · 925 m away
St Mary's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,005 students · 930 m away
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre
Herne Bay · State activity centre
· 1.0 km away
Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)
Herne Bay · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
124 students · 1.1 km away
St Paul's College (Ponsonby)
Ponsonby · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
394 students · 1.4 km away
Richmond Road School
Ponsonby · State contributing · Years 1–6
293 students · 1.6 km away
Freemans Bay School
Freemans Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
646 students · 1.7 km away
Aotearoa Infinite Academy
Auckland Central · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
· 1.7 km away
Auckland Girls' Grammar School
Newton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,185 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Cockle Bay School
Howick South · State contributing · Years 1–6
754 students
Glendowie School
Glendowie · State full primary · Years 1–8
676 students
Willow Park School
Hillcrest · State contributing · Years 1–6
649 students
Churchill Park School
Glendowie · State full primary · Years 1–8
404 students
Belmont School (Auckland)
Belmont · State contributing · Years 1–6
439 students
Titirangi School
Titirangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
456 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ponsonby Primary School a good school?
Ponsonby Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 78.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #109 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 Ponsonby Primary School rank in Auckland?
Ponsonby Primary School ranks #109 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #187 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ponsonby Primary School?
Ponsonby Primary School had 329 students in 2026, a change of -29% over five years.
Is Ponsonby Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ponsonby Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ponsonby Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ponsonby Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.