Valley School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Pukekohe, Auckland 2340 · Franklin Local Board Area
#209 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#527 of 1,559 nationally
About Valley School
Valley School is a state contributing located in Pukekohe, in the Franklin Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 490 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 64.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 209th of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (87th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.2%; pacific students 13.1%; international students 0%.
There are 11 schools in Pukekohe; Valley School ranks 3rd of 9 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%)426
- Roll size (10%)490
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-10.1%
- 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 Valley School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 426
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 490
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -10.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 18.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 13.1%
- 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 Valley School has changed over time.
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Schools near Valley School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Pukekohe High School
Pukekohe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,922 students · 1.1 km away
St Joseph's School (Pukekohe)
Pukekohe · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
362 students · 1.1 km away
Pukekohe Intermediate
Pukekohe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
689 students · 1.3 km away
Pukekohe North School
Pukekohe · State full primary · Years 1–8
371 students · 1.5 km away
Pukekohe Hill School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
561 students · 2.5 km away
Parkside School
Pukekohe · State special school
177 students · 2.6 km away
Pukekohe Christian School
Pukekohe · Private composite · Years 1–13
337 students · 2.7 km away
Tamaoho School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
352 students · 2.7 km away
Pukekohe East School
Pukekohe · State contributing · Years 1–6
161 students · 3.1 km away
KingsGate School
Pukekohe West · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
280 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Leigh School
Leigh · State contributing · Years 1–6
58 students
Stanmore Bay School
Whangaparaoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
514 students
Orewa Beach School
Orewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
414 students
Taupaki School
Henderson · State full primary · Years 1–8
249 students
Hillpark School
Manurewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
504 students
Birkdale North School
Birkdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
145 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Valley School a good school?
Valley School has a Success Index (NZ) of 64.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #209 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 Valley School rank in Auckland?
Valley School ranks #209 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #527 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Valley School?
Valley School had 490 students in 2026, a change of -10% over five years.
Is Valley School a primary school or a secondary school?
Valley School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Valley School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Valley School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.