Whenuapai School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Whenuapai, Auckland 0618 · Upper Harbour Local Board Area
#32 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#50 of 1,559 nationally
About Whenuapai School
Whenuapai School is a state full primary located in Whenuapai, in the Upper Harbour Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 717 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 85.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 32nd of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (97th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 16.2%; pacific students 11%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Whenuapai; Whenuapai School ranks 1st 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%)400
- Roll size (10%)717
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)60.5%
- 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 Whenuapai School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 400
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 717
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 60.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 16.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 11%
- 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 Whenuapai School has changed over time.
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Schools near Whenuapai School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Timatanga Community School
Whenuapai · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
26 students · 829 m away
Hobsonville School
Hobsonville · State full primary · Years 1–8
502 students · 2.1 km away
Marina View School
West Harbour · State full primary · Years 1–8
593 students · 3.1 km away
Hobsonville Point Secondary School
Hobsonville Point · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,055 students · 3.2 km away
West Harbour School
West Harbour · State full primary · Years 1–8
499 students · 3.4 km away
Hare Krishna School
Riverhead · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
211 students · 3.7 km away
Scott Point School
Hobsonville · State full primary · Years 1–8
918 students · 3.8 km away
St Paul's School (Massey)
Massey · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
461 students · 3.9 km away
Hobsonville Point Primary School
Hobsonville Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
712 students · 3.9 km away
Westbridge Residential School
Royal Heights · State special school
5 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Ararimu School
Drury · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
The Gardens School
The Gardens · State full primary · Years 1–8
536 students
Verran Primary School
Birkenhead · State contributing · Years 1–6
209 students
Blockhouse Bay Intermediate
Blockhouse Bay · State intermediate · Years 7–8
840 students
Matua Ngaru School
Kumeu · State full primary · Years 1–8
579 students
Maraetai Beach School
Maraetai Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
432 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whenuapai School a good school?
Whenuapai School has a Success Index (NZ) of 85.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #32 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 Whenuapai School rank in Auckland?
Whenuapai School ranks #32 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #50 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Whenuapai School?
Whenuapai School had 717 students in 2026, a change of +61% over five years.
Is Whenuapai School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whenuapai School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Whenuapai School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whenuapai School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.