The Gardens School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026The Gardens, Auckland 2105 · Manurewa Local Board Area
#155 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#304 of 1,559 nationally
About The Gardens School
The Gardens School is a state full primary located in The Gardens, in the Manurewa Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 536 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 73.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 155th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (90th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 10.3%; pacific students 20.5%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)400
- Roll size (10%)536
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.5%
- 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 The Gardens School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 400
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 536
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 10.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 20.5%
- 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 The Gardens School has changed over time.
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Schools near The Gardens School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Alfriston College
Manurewa · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,257 students · 1.4 km away
Hillpark School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
504 students · 1.9 km away
Randwick Park School
Randwick Park · State full primary · Years 1–8
718 students · 2.0 km away
Manurewa East School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
408 students · 2.1 km away
Everglade School
Manukau Central · State contributing · Years 1–6
475 students · 2.1 km away
Te Kura Rau Iti
Flat Bush · State contributing · Years 1–6
69 students · 2.3 km away
Alfriston School
Manurewa · State full primary · Years 1–8
379 students · 2.4 km away
Manurewa Central School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
504 students · 2.6 km away
Greenmeadows Intermediate
Manurewa · State intermediate · Years 7–8
343 students · 2.9 km away
Wiri Central School
Manukau City · State full primary · Years 1–8
359 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Whenuapai School
Whenuapai · State full primary · Years 1–8
717 students
Ararimu School
Drury · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
Verran Primary School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate
Blockhouse Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
840 students
Matua Ngaru School
Kumeu · State full primary · Years 1–8
579 students
Maraetai Beach School
Maraetai Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
432 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Gardens School a good school?
The Gardens School has a Success Index (NZ) of 73.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #155 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 The Gardens School rank in Auckland?
The Gardens School ranks #155 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #304 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend The Gardens School?
The Gardens School had 536 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is The Gardens School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Gardens School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near The Gardens School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Gardens School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.