Waatea School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Favona, Auckland 2155 · Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area
#390 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#1546 of 1,559 nationally
About Waatea School
Waatea School is a state integrated full primary located in Favona, in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 72 students. Formerly private (often church) schools integrated into the state system; charge compulsory attendance dues.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 15.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 390th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (57th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 76.4%; pacific students 51.4%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Favona; Waatea School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)564
- Roll size (10%)72
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.9%
- 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 Waatea School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 564
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 72
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 76.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 51.4%
- 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 Waatea School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waatea School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Koru School
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
473 students · 363 m away
TKKM o Mangere
Mangere · State composite · Years 1–13
292 students · 614 m away
Sir Keith Park School
Mangere · State special school
188 students · 631 m away
Rise UP Academy
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students · 652 m away
Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School
Mangere · State intermediate · Years 7–8
285 students · 695 m away
St Mary MacKillop Catholic School
Mangere · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
370 students · 769 m away
Favona School
Favona · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students · 912 m away
Mangere College
Mangere · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
756 students · 930 m away
Robertson Road School
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
509 students · 1.1 km away
Viscount School
Mangere Central · State full primary · Years 1–8
462 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
State integrated full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
St Pius X Catholic School (Glen Innes)
Glen Innes · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
126 students
St John the Evangelist Catholic School
Otara · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
200 students
St Mary MacKillop Catholic School
Mangere · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
370 students
South Auckland S D A School
Papatoetoe · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
366 students
Waitakere S D A School
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
68 students
St Therese School (Three Kings)
Three Kings · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
84 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waatea School a good school?
Waatea School has a Success Index (NZ) of 15.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #390 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 Waatea School rank in Auckland?
Waatea School ranks #390 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #1546 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waatea School?
Waatea School had 72 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Waatea School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waatea School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state integrated school.
What other schools are near Waatea School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waatea School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.