Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021 · Waitematā Local Board Area
#157 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#313 of 1,559 nationally
About Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School
Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School is a state contributing located in Grey Lynn, in the Waitematā Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 314 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 73.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 157th 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 37.3%; pacific students 19.7%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Grey Lynn; Te Uru Karaka Newton Central 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%)391
- Roll size (10%)314
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-3.3%
- 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 Te Uru Karaka Newton Central 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
- 314
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -3.3%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 37.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 19.7%
- 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 Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School has changed over time.
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Schools near Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Auckland Girls' Grammar School
Newton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,185 students · 653 m away
Northern Health School
Grafton · State special school
8 students · 976 m away
City 0-10
Auckland Central · Private composite · Years 1–13
· 1.1 km away
Kōwhai Intermediate
Kingsland · State intermediate · Years 7–8
558 students · 1.1 km away
The Busy Group New Zealand Limited
Auckland Central · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
118 students · 1.1 km away
St Joseph's School (Grey Lynn)
Grey Lynn · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
76 students · 1.2 km away
Freemans Bay School
Freemans Bay · State contributing · Years 1–6
646 students · 1.2 km away
Te Kapehu Whetu - Tamaki
Grafton · Charter secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
· 1.2 km away
Richmond Road School
Ponsonby · State contributing · Years 1–6
293 students · 1.3 km away
UP International College New Zealand
Auckland CBD · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
329 students · 1.3 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
Green Bay Primary School
Green Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
630 students
Owairoa Primary School
Howick · State contributing · Years 1–6
843 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 Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School a good school?
Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School has a Success Index (NZ) of 73.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #157 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 Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School rank in Auckland?
Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School ranks #157 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #313 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School?
Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School had 314 students in 2026, a change of -3% over five years.
Is Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School a primary school or a secondary school?
Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Te Uru Karaka Newton Central School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.