Kohimarama School vs Orakei School
A head-to-head comparison of two full primary schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.0 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kohimarama School
Kohimarama · State full primary · Years 1–8
499 students
Orakei School
Orakei · State full primary · Years 1–8
253 students
| Measure | Kohimarama School Kohimarama, Auckland | Orakei School Orakei, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 81 Top 10% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #68 of 390 | #257 of 390 |
| National rank | #110 of 1,559 | #872 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 499 | 253 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 361 | 449 |
| Total roll | 499 | 253 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -13.5% | -38.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 4.6% | 54.9% |
| Pacific students | 1.2% | 21.3% |
| International students | 3.2% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Kohimarama | Orakei |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.kohimarama.school.nz | www.orakei.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Kohimarama School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (81.2 vs 49.8).
- •Kohimarama School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (361 vs 449).
- •Kohimarama School does better on roll size (499 vs 253).
- •Kohimarama School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-13.5% vs -38.9%).
- •Kohimarama School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 253.
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 Kohimarama School better than Orakei School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Kohimarama School ranks higher (81.2 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 Kohimarama School and Orakei School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kohimarama and Orakei in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Kohimarama School: 361. Orakei School: 449. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Kohimarama School and Orakei School rank in Auckland?
Kohimarama School is 68th of 390 and Orakei School is 257th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).