Wakaaranga School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Farm Cove, Auckland 2012 · Howick Local Board Area
#101 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#173 of 1,559 nationally
About Wakaaranga School
Wakaaranga School is a state contributing located in Farm Cove, in the Howick Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 655 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 79.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 101st of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (96th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 9.6%; pacific students 7.9%; international students 1.1%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against contributing schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)381
- Roll size (10%)655
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-13.4%
- 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 Wakaaranga School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 381
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 655
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -13.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 9.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 7.9%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 1.1%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Wakaaranga School has changed over time.
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Schools near Wakaaranga School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Farm Cove Intermediate
Pakuranga · State intermediate · Years 7–8
505 students · 280 m away
St Mark's School (Pakuranga)
Pakuranga · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
209 students · 558 m away
Pakūranga College
Bucklands Beach · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,302 students · 689 m away
Sunnyhills School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
500 students · 1.1 km away
Elm Park School
Pakuranga Heights · State contributing · Years 1–6
495 students · 1.5 km away
Macleans Primary School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
577 students · 1.9 km away
Howick Primary School
Howick West · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 1.9 km away
Pigeon Mountain School
Bucklands Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
503 students · 2.0 km away
Bucklands Beach Intermediate
Bucklands Beach · State intermediate · Years 7–8
962 students · 2.1 km away
Howick Intermediate
Howick South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
603 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Royal Oak School
Royal Oak · State contributing · Years 1–6
457 students
Silverdale School
Silverdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
644 students
Remuera Intermediate
Remuera · State intermediate · Years 7–8
892 students
Parnell School
Parnell · State full primary · Years 1–8
546 students
Ponsonby Intermediate
Ponsonby · State intermediate · Years 7–8
590 students
Hingaia Peninsula School
Hingaia · State full primary · Years 1–8
443 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wakaaranga School a good school?
Wakaaranga School has a Success Index (NZ) of 79.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #101 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 Wakaaranga School rank in Auckland?
Wakaaranga School ranks #101 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #173 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wakaaranga School?
Wakaaranga School had 655 students in 2026, a change of -13% over five years.
Is Wakaaranga School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wakaaranga School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wakaaranga School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wakaaranga School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.