Aorere College vs Edgewater College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 7.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aorere College
Papatoetoe · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,706 students
Edgewater College
Pakuranga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
629 students
| Measure | Aorere College Papatoetoe, Auckland | Edgewater College Pakuranga, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 42 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #82 of 101 | #79 of 101 |
| National rank | #289 of 486 | #268 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 9-15) | Secondary (Year 9-15) |
| Year range | Years 9–13 | Years 9–13 |
| Students | 1,706 | 629 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 497 | 497 |
| Total roll | 1,706 | 629 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 68.8% | 76.5% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 43.9% | 59.7% |
| Māori students | 18% | 20% |
| Pacific students | 56.9% | 40.4% |
| International students | 0.8% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Papatoetoe | Pakuranga |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.aorere.ac.nz/ | www.edgewater.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Edgewater College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (44.5 vs 41.6).
- •Aorere College does better on roll size (1,706 vs 629).
- •Edgewater College does better on roll growth (5 years) (6.1% vs 5.9%).
- •Edgewater College does better on school leavers with ncea level 2+ (76.5% vs 68.8%).
- •Aorere College is the larger school with 1,706 students compared with 629.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aorere College better than Edgewater College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Edgewater College ranks higher (44.5 vs 41.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aorere College and Edgewater College?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Papatoetoe and Pakuranga in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Aorere College: 497. Edgewater College: 497. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Aorere College and Edgewater College rank in Auckland?
Aorere College is 82nd of 101 and Edgewater College is 79th of 101 among secondary (year 9-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).