Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea vs Orewa Beach School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea
Auckland ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
92 students
Orewa Beach School
Orewa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
414 students
| Measure | Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea Auckland, Auckland | Orewa Beach School Orewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #179 of 390 | #175 of 390 |
| National rank | #404 of 1,559 | #388 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 92 | 414 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 425 |
| Total roll | 92 | 414 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | โ | 0.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 7.6% | 13% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0.2% |
| suburb or town | Auckland | Orewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.nukumea.school.nz/ | www.orewabeach.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (69.8 vs 70.5).
- โขNukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (412 vs 425).
- โขOrewa Beach School does better on roll size (414 vs 92).
- โขOrewa Beach School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 92.
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 Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea better than Orewa Beach School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea and Orewa Beach School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Auckland and Orewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea: 412. Orewa Beach School: 425. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea and Orewa Beach School rank in Auckland?
Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea is 179th of 390 and Orewa Beach School is 175th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).