Maraetai Beach School vs Te Huruhi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 8.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maraetai Beach School
Maraetai Beach · State full primary · Years 1–8
432 students
Te Huruhi School
Surfdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
252 students
| Measure | Maraetai Beach School Maraetai Beach, Auckland | Te Huruhi School Surfdale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 84 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #39 of 390 | #213 of 390 |
| National rank | #63 of 1,559 | #580 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–8 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 432 | 252 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 398 | 423 |
| Total roll | 432 | 252 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 9.9% | -20.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 7.4% | 31% |
| Pacific students | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Maraetai Beach | Surfdale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.maraetaibeach.school.nz/ | www.tehuruhi.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Maraetai Beach School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (84.3 vs 62.3).
- •Maraetai Beach School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (398 vs 423).
- •Maraetai Beach School does better on roll size (432 vs 252).
- •Maraetai Beach School does better on roll growth (5 years) (9.9% vs -20.2%).
- •Maraetai Beach School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 252.
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 Maraetai Beach School better than Te Huruhi School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Maraetai Beach School ranks higher (84.3 vs 62.3 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 Maraetai Beach School and Te Huruhi School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Maraetai Beach and Surfdale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Maraetai Beach School: 398. Te Huruhi School: 423. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Maraetai Beach School and Te Huruhi School rank in Auckland?
Maraetai Beach School is 39th of 390 and Te Huruhi School is 213th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).