Orewa Beach School vs The Forest 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.
Orewa Beach School
Orewa ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
414 students
The Forest School
Waiwera ยท Charter full primary ยท Years 1โ8
| Measure | Orewa Beach School Orewa, Auckland | The Forest School Waiwera, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 71 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #175 of 390 | โ |
| National rank | #388 of 1,559 | โ |
| Sector | State | Charter |
| Type | Contributing | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1โ6 | Years 1โ8 |
| Students | 414 | โ |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 425 | 462 |
| Total roll | 414 | โ |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 0.7% | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 13% | โ |
| Pacific students | 6.3% | โ |
| International students | 0.2% | โ |
| suburb or town | Orewa | Waiwera |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.orewabeach.school.nz | www.theforest.school.nz/ |
The verdict
- โขOrewa Beach School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (70.5 vs 44.9).
- โขOrewa Beach School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (425 vs 462).
- โขOrewa Beach School is a state school while The Forest School is a charter 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 Orewa Beach School better than The Forest School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Orewa Beach School ranks higher (70.5 vs 44.9 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 Orewa Beach School and The Forest School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Orewa and Waiwera in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Orewa Beach School: 425. The Forest School: 462. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Orewa Beach School and The Forest School rank in Auckland?
Orewa Beach School is 175th of 390 and The Forest School is unranked among contributing schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).