Oratia School vs Waitakere S D A School
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.
Oratia School
Oratia ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
448 students
Waitakere S D A School
Henderson ยท State integrated full primary ยท Years 1โ8
68 students
| Measure | Oratia School Oratia, Auckland | Waitakere S D A School Henderson, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #177 of 390 | #298 of 390 |
| National rank | #398 of 1,559 | #1109 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 448 | 68 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 471 |
| Total roll | 448 | 68 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.6% | 68.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 17.9% | 2.9% |
| Pacific students | 10.7% | 60.3% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Oratia | Henderson |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.oratia.school.nz | โ |
The verdict
- โขOratia School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.0 vs 39.9).
- โขOratia School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (410 vs 471).
- โขOratia School does better on roll size (448 vs 68).
- โขWaitakere S D A School does better on roll growth (5 years) (68.9% vs -10.6%).
- โขOratia School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 68.
- โขOratia School is a state school while Waitakere S D A School is a state integrated school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Oratia School better than Waitakere S D A School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Oratia School ranks higher (70.0 vs 39.9 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 Oratia School and Waitakere S D A School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Oratia and Henderson in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Oratia School: 410. Waitakere S D A School: 471. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Oratia School and Waitakere S D A School rank in Auckland?
Oratia School is 177th of 390 and Waitakere S D A School is 298th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).