Awhitu District School vs Orere School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 56 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Awhitu District School
Matakawau · State full primary · Years 1–8
108 students
Orere School
Orere Point · State full primary · Years 1–8
41 students
| Measure | Awhitu District School Matakawau, Auckland | Orere School Orere Point, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 390 | – |
| National rank | #1153 of 1,559 | – |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 108 | 41 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 472 | 473 |
| Total roll | 108 | 41 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -1.8% | -26.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 30.6% | 17.1% |
| Pacific students | 10.2% | 7.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Matakawau | Orere Point |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.awhitu.school.nz | www.orere.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Awhitu District School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (37.8 vs 36.0).
- •Awhitu District School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (472 vs 473).
- •Awhitu District School does better on roll size (108 vs 41).
- •Awhitu District School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-1.8% vs -26.1%).
- •Awhitu District School is the larger school with 108 students compared with 41.
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 Awhitu District School better than Orere School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Awhitu District School ranks higher (37.8 vs 36.0 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 Awhitu District School and Orere School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Matakawau and Orere Point in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Awhitu District School: 472. Orere School: 473. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Awhitu District School and Orere School rank in Auckland?
Awhitu District School is 314th of 390 and Orere School is unranked among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).