The Forest School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Waiwera, Auckland · Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area
About The Forest School
The Forest School is a charter full primary located in Waiwera, in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled – students. Charter schools (kura hourua) are publicly funded and privately operated under a contract with the Crown.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 44.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (45th percentile).
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)462
- Roll size (10%)–
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)–
- 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.
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Schools near The Forest School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Orewa Beach School
Orewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
414 students · 2.3 km away
Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea
Auckland · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students · 3.2 km away
Orewa Primary School
Orewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
393 students · 3.3 km away
Orewa College
Orewa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
2,285 students · 3.5 km away
KingsWay School
Red Beach · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
2,086 students · 5.2 km away
Silverdale School
Silverdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
644 students · 5.3 km away
Red Beach School
Red Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students · 5.4 km away
Meraki Montessori School
Silverdale · Private full primary · Years 1–8
52 students · 5.8 km away
Stella Maris Primary School
Silverdale · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
392 students · 6.2 km away
Ahutoetoe School
Wainui · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 7.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Forest School a good school?
The Forest School has a Success Index (NZ) of 44.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand). 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 The Forest School rank in Auckland?
The Forest School is not ranked: schools need a published Equity Index (EQI) and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend The Forest School?
The Forest School had – students in 2026.
Is The Forest School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Forest School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near The Forest School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Forest School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.