Onehunga Primary School vs Oratia School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 15 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Onehunga Primary School
Onehunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
434 students
Oratia School
Oratia · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students
| Measure | Onehunga Primary School Onehunga, Auckland | Oratia School Oratia, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #180 of 390 | #177 of 390 |
| National rank | #405 of 1,559 | #398 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 434 | 448 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 410 |
| Total roll | 434 | 448 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -5.8% | -10.6% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 11.3% | 17.9% |
| Pacific students | 24.9% | 10.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Onehunga | Oratia |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.onehungaprimary.school.nz | www.oratia.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (69.8 vs 70.0).
- •Oratia School does better on roll size (448 vs 434).
- •Onehunga Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-5.8% vs -10.6%).
- •Oratia School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 434.
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 Onehunga Primary School better than Oratia 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 Onehunga Primary School and Oratia School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Onehunga and Oratia in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Onehunga Primary School: 410. Oratia School: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Onehunga Primary School and Oratia School rank in Auckland?
Onehunga Primary School is 180th of 390 and Oratia School is 177th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).