Schools in Favona
Auckland · Auckland — South
There are 2 schools in and around Favona, Auckland (Auckland — South) — 2 primary. Waatea School 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.
2 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Favona 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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72
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory54ERO review59 - View profile →
63
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing91Trajectory19ERO review66
What the record says about Favona schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Waatea School
Waatea School provides a nurturing, inclusive environment with strong cultural practices and positive relationships between staff and students. However, most students are not progressing or achieving in literacy and numeracy at school expectations. The board of trustees and school leaders work collaboratively with the community to implement the school's values and vision.
Full source-linked profile →Favona School
Favona School is a contributing primary school in Favona, Auckland, with a composite score of 66. The 2019 ERO review found most students achieve at expected curriculum levels in reading, writing and mathematics, with culturally responsive teaching practices supporting students' language and identity. School leadership is focused on improving outcomes and embedding strategies to achieve equity and excellence.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Favona schools
What schools are in Favona?
Favona, Auckland has 2 schools on our records (2 primary): Waatea School, Favona School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Favona?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Waatea School ranks highest among Favona schools (72/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Favona?
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 Favona 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 Favona address.
Decile or EQI — how are Favona 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).