Waiheke Primary School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ostend, Auckland 1081 · Waiheke Local Board Area
#127 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#223 of 1,559 nationally
About Waiheke Primary School
Waiheke Primary School is a state full primary located in Ostend, in the Waiheke Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 277 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 127th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (80th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (63th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 13.4%; pacific students 6.9%; 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%)411
- Roll size (10%)277
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)2.6%
- 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 Waiheke Primary School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 411
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 277
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 2.6%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 13.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.9%
- 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 Waiheke Primary School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waiheke Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Waiheke High School
Waiheke Island · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
388 students · 2.5 km away
Te Huruhi School
Surfdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
252 students · 2.5 km away
Fossil Bay School
Oneroa · Private full primary · Years 1–8
16 students · 4.6 km away
Maraetai Beach School
Maraetai Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
432 students · 9.8 km away
Beachlands School
Beachlands · State full primary · Years 1–8
642 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Manuka Primary School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
244 students
Oratia School
Oratia · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students
Target Road School
Totara Vale · State contributing · Years 1–6
466 students
Ramarama School
Drury · State full primary · Years 1–8
231 students
Waterlea Public School
Mangere Bridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
427 students
Onehunga Primary School
Onehunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waiheke Primary School a good school?
Waiheke Primary School has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #127 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 Waiheke Primary School rank in Auckland?
Waiheke Primary School ranks #127 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #223 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waiheke Primary School?
Waiheke Primary School had 277 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Waiheke Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waiheke Primary School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waiheke Primary School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Waiheke Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.