Yendarra School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Otara, Auckland 2159 · Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area
#372 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland
#1416 of 1,559 nationally
About Yendarra School
Yendarra School is a state contributing located in Otara, in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–6. In 2026 it enrolled 231 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 26.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand and 372nd of 390 ranked contributing schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (56th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 26.4%; pacific students 77.9%; international students 0%.
There are 15 schools in Otara; Yendarra School ranks 9th of 14 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%)512
- Roll size (10%)231
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-18%
- 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 Yendarra School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 512
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 231
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -18%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 26.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 77.9%
- 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 Yendarra School has changed over time.
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Schools near Yendarra School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Ferguson Intermediate (Otara)
Otara · State intermediate · Years 7–8
384 students · 468 m away
Papatoetoe East School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
610 students · 845 m away
East Tamaki School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
175 students · 879 m away
St John the Evangelist Catholic School
Otara · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 889 m away
Rongomai School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
170 students · 1.0 km away
Flat Bush School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
409 students · 1.2 km away
Papatoetoe High School
Papatoetoe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,800 students · 1.2 km away
TKKM o Piripono Te Kura Whakahou ki Ōtara
Otara · State full primary · Years 1–8
97 students · 1.2 km away
Bairds Mainfreight Primary School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
343 students · 1.2 km away
Papatoetoe Central School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
939 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
State contributing schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Onepoto School
Northcote · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students
Wesley Intermediate
Mount Roskill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
107 students
Bairds Mainfreight Primary School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
343 students
East Tamaki School
East Tamaki · State contributing · Years 1–6
175 students
Panama Road School
Mt Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
362 students
Sir Douglas Bader Intermediate School
Mangere · State intermediate · Years 7–8
285 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Yendarra School a good school?
Yendarra School has a Success Index (NZ) of 26.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of contributing schools in New Zealand) and ranks #372 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 Yendarra School rank in Auckland?
Yendarra School ranks #372 of 390 contributing schools in Auckland and #1416 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Yendarra School?
Yendarra School had 231 students in 2026, a change of -18% over five years.
Is Yendarra School a primary school or a secondary school?
Yendarra School is classified as a contributing covering Years 1–6. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Yendarra School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Yendarra School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.