Oratia School vs Waterlea Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 14 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
Waterlea Public School
Mangere Bridge ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
427 students
| Measure | Oratia School Oratia, Auckland | Waterlea Public School Mangere Bridge, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #177 of 390 | #181 of 390 |
| National rank | #398 of 1,559 | #409 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 448 | 427 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 410 | 410 |
| Total roll | 448 | 427 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -10.6% | -6.4% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 17.9% | 24.4% |
| Pacific students | 10.7% | 30.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Oratia | Mangere Bridge |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.oratia.school.nz | www.waterlea.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขBoth schools have almost identical Success Index (NZ) scores (70.0 vs 69.7).
- โขOratia School does better on roll size (448 vs 427).
- โขWaterlea Public School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-6.4% vs -10.6%).
- โขOratia School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 427.
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 Waterlea Public 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 Oratia School and Waterlea Public School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Oratia and Mangere Bridge in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Oratia School: 410. Waterlea Public School: 410. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Oratia School and Waterlea Public School rank in Auckland?
Oratia School is 177th of 390 and Waterlea Public School is 181st of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).