Meadowbank School vs Orakei School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.9 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowbank School
Remuera · State contributing · Years 1–6
805 students
Orakei School
Orakei · State full primary · Years 1–8
253 students
| Measure | Meadowbank School Remuera, Auckland | Orakei School Orakei, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 95 Top 5% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 390 | #257 of 390 |
| National rank | #1 of 1,559 | #872 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 805 | 253 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 349 | 449 |
| Total roll | 805 | 253 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 3.8% | -38.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 5.1% | 54.9% |
| Pacific students | 2.1% | 21.3% |
| International students | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| suburb or town | Remuera | Orakei |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.meadowbank.school.nz | www.orakei.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Meadowbank School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (95.1 vs 49.8).
- •Meadowbank School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (349 vs 449).
- •Meadowbank School does better on roll size (805 vs 253).
- •Meadowbank School does better on roll growth (5 years) (3.8% vs -38.9%).
- •Meadowbank School is the larger school with 805 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 Meadowbank School better than Orakei School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Meadowbank School ranks higher (95.1 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 Meadowbank School and Orakei School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Remuera and Orakei in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Meadowbank School: 349. Orakei School: 449. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Meadowbank School and Orakei School rank in Auckland?
Meadowbank School is 1st of 390 and Orakei School is 257th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).