Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea vs Orewa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.3 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 · State contributing · Years 1–6
92 students
Orewa College
Orewa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
2,285 students
| Measure | Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea Auckland, Auckland | Orewa College Orewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #179 of 390 | #41 of 101 |
| National rank | #404 of 1,559 | #83 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 92 | 2,285 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 412 | 432 |
| Total roll | 92 | 2,285 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | – | 12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 84.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 69.8% |
| Māori students | 7.6% | 13.9% |
| Pacific students | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| International students | 0% | 3.5% |
| suburb or town | Auckland | Orewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.nukumea.school.nz/ | www.orewacollege.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Orewa College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.9 vs 69.8).
- •Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (412 vs 432).
- •Orewa College does better on roll size (2,285 vs 92).
- •Orewa College is the larger school with 2,285 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 College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Orewa College ranks higher (72.9 vs 69.8 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 Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea and Orewa College?
About 2.3 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 College: 432. 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 College rank in Auckland?
Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea is 179th of 390 and Orewa College is 41st of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).