Orewa Beach School vs Silverdale School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 3.1 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
Silverdale School
Silverdale · State contributing · Years 1–6
644 students
| Measure | Orewa Beach School Orewa, Auckland | Silverdale School Silverdale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #175 of 390 | #107 of 390 |
| National rank | #388 of 1,559 | #182 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 414 | 644 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 382 |
| Total roll | 414 | 644 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.7% | -14.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 13% | 11.8% |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | 3% |
| International students | 0.2% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Orewa | Silverdale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.orewabeach.school.nz | www.silverdaleprimary.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Silverdale School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (78.8 vs 70.5).
- •Silverdale School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (382 vs 425).
- •Silverdale School does better on roll size (644 vs 414).
- •Orewa Beach School does better on roll growth (5 years) (0.7% vs -14.2%).
- •Silverdale School is the larger school with 644 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 Silverdale School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Silverdale School ranks higher (78.8 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 Silverdale School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Orewa and Silverdale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Orewa Beach School: 425. Silverdale School: 382. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Orewa Beach School and Silverdale School rank in Auckland?
Orewa Beach School is 175th of 390 and Silverdale School is 107th of 390 among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).