Takapuna School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Takapuna, Auckland 0622 · Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Area
#120 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#207 of 1,559 nationally
About Takapuna School
Takapuna School is a state contributing located in Takapuna, in the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 385 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 120th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (94th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 3.6%; pacific students 3.1%; international students 4.9%.
There are 10 schools in Takapuna; Takapuna School ranks 8th of 8 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%)375
- Roll size (10%)385
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-19.3%
- 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 Takapuna School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 375
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 385
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -19.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 3.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 3.1%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 4.9%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Takapuna School has changed over time.
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Schools near Takapuna School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Future School
Takapuna · Private composite · Years 1–13
73 students · 626 m away
Summit Point School
Takapuna · Private full primary · Years 1–8
37 students · 658 m away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Takapuna)
Takapuna · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
431 students · 699 m away
Rosmini College
Takapuna · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,208 students · 905 m away
Takapuna Normal Intermediate
Takapuna · State intermediate · Years 7–8
730 students · 1.1 km away
Carmel College
Milford · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,102 students · 1.4 km away
Westlake Girls' High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,297 students · 1.6 km away
Milford School (Auckland)
Milford · State contributing · Years 1–6
580 students · 1.6 km away
Hauraki School
Takapuna · State contributing · Years 1–6
536 students · 1.9 km away
Westlake Boys High School
Takapuna · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,778 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Long Bay School
Torbay · State contributing · Years 1–6
543 students
Woodlands Park School
Titirangi · State contributing · Years 1–6
281 students
Shelly Park School
Shelly Park · State contributing · Years 1–6
467 students
Edendale School (Auckland)
Sandringham · State contributing · Years 1–6
530 students
Willowbank School (Howick)
Dannemora · State contributing · Years 1–6
740 students
Belmont Intermediate
Belmont · State intermediate · Years 7–8
625 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Takapuna School a good school?
Takapuna School has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #120 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 Takapuna School rank in Auckland?
Takapuna School ranks #120 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #207 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Takapuna School?
Takapuna School had 385 students in 2026, a change of -19% over five years.
Is Takapuna School a primary school or a secondary school?
Takapuna School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Takapuna School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Takapuna School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.