Schools in Dannemora
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There is 1 school in and around Dannemora, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 1 primary. Willowbank School (Howick) is the highest-scoring on the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite, which compares every school against its EQI peer group. Each profile is source-linked to Education Counts, ERO and the Ministry of Education.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Dannemora ranked by value-added score
The SchoolsNearMe composite scores every level against its EQI peer group, so it surfaces schools that get the most out of their students — not just the most advantaged intake. How it's calculated.
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What the record says about Dannemora schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Willowbank School (Howick)
Willowbank School (Howick) was reviewed by ERO in October 2022 regarding its international student programme. The school attests to compliance with the Code of Practice for Pastoral Care of International Students. ERO identified that international students receive supportive pastoral care, quality education, and integrate effectively within the school community. The school had one international student enrolled at the time of review.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Dannemora schools
What schools are in Dannemora?
Dannemora, Auckland has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Willowbank School (Howick). Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Dannemora?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Willowbank School (Howick) ranks highest among Dannemora schools (66/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Dannemora?
Many New Zealand state schools operate an enrolment zone (home zone), so your home address — not just the suburb — determines which in-zone state schools you can enrol at. Living in Dannemora does not guarantee a place at any particular school. Check each school's current zone with the school directly or use our by-address tool to see which schools cover a specific Dannemora address.
Decile or EQI — how are Dannemora schools rated for socio-economic need?
New Zealand replaced the decile system with the Equity Index (EQI) in 2023. A lower EQI means a more socio-economically advantaged community; a higher EQI means greater need. EQI is a funding tool, not a quality measure — a high-EQI school can outperform a low-EQI one. The SchoolsNearMe composite controls for EQI so a school serving a more disadvantaged community isn't unfairly penalised.
Source data: Education Counts (NCEA, retention, destinations, discipline, funding) · Ministry of Education (roll, EQI, identity) · Education Review Office (reviews).