Baradene College vs Orakei School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.5 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baradene College
Remuera · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
1,522 students
Orakei School
Orakei · State full primary · Years 1–8
253 students
| Measure | Baradene College Remuera, Auckland | Orakei School Orakei, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 91 Top 5% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2 of 101 | #257 of 390 |
| National rank | #2 of 486 | #872 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State integrated | State |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,522 | 253 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 370 | 449 |
| Total roll | 1,522 | 253 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 13.3% | -38.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 96.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 94.8% | – |
| Māori students | 9.4% | 54.9% |
| Pacific students | 7.5% | 21.3% |
| International students | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Remuera | Orakei |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.baradene.school.nz | www.orakei.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Baradene College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (91.1 vs 49.8).
- •Baradene College does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (370 vs 449).
- •Baradene College does better on roll size (1,522 vs 253).
- •Baradene College does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.3% vs -38.9%).
- •Baradene College is the larger school with 1,522 students compared with 253.
- •Baradene College is a state integrated school while Orakei School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Baradene College is girls and Orakei School is co-educational.
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 Baradene College better than Orakei School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Baradene College ranks higher (91.1 vs 49.8 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 Baradene College and Orakei School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Remuera and Orakei in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Baradene College: 370. Orakei School: 449. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Baradene College and Orakei School rank in Auckland?
Baradene College is 2nd of 101 and Orakei School is 257th of 390 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).