Orewa College vs Stella Maris Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 2.7 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orewa College
Orewa · State secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
2,285 students
Stella Maris Primary School
Silverdale · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
392 students
| Measure | Orewa College Orewa, Auckland | Stella Maris Primary School Silverdale, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 73 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #41 of 101 | #26 of 390 |
| National rank | #83 of 486 | #34 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State integrated |
| Type | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 7–13 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 2,285 | 392 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 432 | 380 |
| Total roll | 2,285 | 392 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 12.8% | 17.2% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 84.1% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 69.8% | – |
| Māori students | 13.9% | 5.9% |
| Pacific students | 6.4% | 1.5% |
| International students | 3.5% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Orewa | Silverdale |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.orewacollege.nz/ | www.stellamaris.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Stella Maris Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (87.9 vs 72.9).
- •Stella Maris Primary School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (380 vs 432).
- •Orewa College does better on roll size (2,285 vs 392).
- •Stella Maris Primary School does better on roll growth (5 years) (17.2% vs 12.8%).
- •Orewa College is the larger school with 2,285 students compared with 392.
- •Orewa College is a state school while Stella Maris Primary 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 Orewa College better than Stella Maris Primary School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Stella Maris Primary School ranks higher (87.9 vs 72.9 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 College and Stella Maris Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Orewa and Silverdale in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Orewa College: 432. Stella Maris Primary School: 380. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Orewa College and Stella Maris Primary School rank in Auckland?
Orewa College is 41st of 101 and Stella Maris Primary School is 26th of 390 among secondary (year 7-15) schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).