Orewa Beach School vs Orewa College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 1.3 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orewa Beach School
Orewa · State contributing · Years 1–6
414 students
Orewa College
Orewa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
2,285 students
| Measure | Orewa Beach School Orewa, Auckland | Orewa College Orewa, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #175 of 390 | #41 of 101 |
| National rank | #388 of 1,559 | #83 of 486 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Secondary (Year 7-15) |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 7–13 |
| Students | 414 | 2,285 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 432 |
| Total roll | 414 | 2,285 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.7% | 12.8% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | 84.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | 69.8% |
| Māori students | 13% | 13.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| International students | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| suburb or town | Orewa | Orewa |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.orewabeach.school.nz | www.orewacollege.nz/ |
The verdict
- •Orewa College scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (72.9 vs 70.5).
- •Orewa Beach School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 432).
- •Orewa College does better on roll size (2,285 vs 414).
- •Orewa College does better on roll growth (5 years) (12.8% vs 0.7%).
- •Orewa College is the larger school with 2,285 students compared with 414.
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 Orewa Beach School better than Orewa College?
On the Success Index (NZ), Orewa College ranks higher (72.9 vs 70.5 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 Orewa Beach School and Orewa College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Orewa and Orewa in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Orewa Beach School: 425. Orewa College: 432. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Orewa Beach School and Orewa College rank in Auckland?
Orewa Beach School is 175th of 390 and Orewa College is 41st of 101 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).