Waterlea Public School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mangere Bridge, Auckland 2022 · Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area
#181 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#409 of 1,559 nationally
About Waterlea Public School
Waterlea Public School is a state contributing located in Mangere Bridge, in the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 427 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 69.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 181st of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (82th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 24.4%; pacific students 30.9%; international students 0%.
There are 4 schools in Mangere Bridge; Waterlea Public School ranks 1st of 3 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%)410
- Roll size (10%)427
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-6.4%
- 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 Waterlea Public School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 410
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 427
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -6.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 24.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 30.9%
- 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 Waterlea Public School has changed over time.
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Schools near Waterlea Public School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ambury Park Centre
Mangere Bridge · Private secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
3 students · 1.1 km away
Maangere Bridge School
Mangere Bridge · State contributing · Years 1–6
337 students · 1.3 km away
Mountain View School
Mangere · State contributing · Years 1–6
351 students · 1.7 km away
Auckland Seventh-Day Adventist H S
Mangere Bridge · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
332 students · 1.8 km away
OneSchool Global - New Zealand
Onehunga · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,500 students · 1.9 km away
Mangere College
Mangere · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
756 students · 2.4 km away
Hillsborough School
Hillsborough · State contributing · Years 1–6
369 students · 2.6 km away
St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
Onehunga · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
171 students · 2.7 km away
Onehunga High School
Onehunga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,015 students · 2.7 km away
Onehunga Primary School
Onehunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Oratia School
Oratia · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students
Onehunga Primary School
Onehunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students
Kauri Flats School
Takanini · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students
Manuka Primary School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
244 students
Red Beach School
Red Beach · State contributing · Years 1–6
486 students
Farm Cove Intermediate
Pakuranga · State intermediate · Years 7–8
505 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterlea Public School a good school?
Waterlea Public School has a Success Index (NZ) of 69.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #181 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 Waterlea Public School rank in Auckland?
Waterlea Public School ranks #181 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #409 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Waterlea Public School?
Waterlea Public School had 427 students in 2026, a change of -6% over five years.
Is Waterlea Public School a primary school or a secondary school?
Waterlea Public School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Waterlea Public School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waterlea Public School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.