Snells Beach Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Snells Beach, Auckland 0942 · Rodney Local Board Area
#189 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#428 of 1,559 nationally
About Snells Beach Primary School
Snells Beach Primary School is a state contributing located in Snells Beach, in the Rodney Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 357 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 68.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 189th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (63th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 19.6%; pacific students 7.6%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Snells Beach; Snells Beach Primary School ranks 1st 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%)437
- Roll size (10%)357
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)22.8%
- 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 Snells Beach Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 437
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 357
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 22.8%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 19.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.6%
- 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 Snells Beach Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Snells Beach Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Horizon School
Snells Beach · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
217 students · 670 m away
Mahurangi College
Warkworth · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,563 students · 6.6 km away
Warkworth School
Warkworth · State contributing · Years 1–6
648 students · 6.9 km away
Matakana School
Warkworth · State contributing · Years 1–6
365 students · 8.2 km away
The Forest School
Waiwera · Charter full primary · Years 1–8
· 15 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Oranga School
One Tree Hill · State contributing · Years 1–6
226 students
Henderson Valley School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
332 students
Papakura Central School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
449 students
Te Atatu Intermediate
Te Atatu Peninsula · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students
Beach Haven School
Beach Haven · State contributing · Years 1–6
431 students
Fruitvale Road School
New Lynn · State contributing · Years 1–6
349 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Snells Beach Primary School a good school?
Snells Beach Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 68.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #189 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 Snells Beach Primary School rank in Auckland?
Snells Beach Primary School ranks #189 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #428 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Snells Beach Primary School?
Snells Beach Primary School had 357 students in 2026, a change of +23% over five years.
Is Snells Beach Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Snells Beach Primary School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Snells Beach Primary School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Snells Beach Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.