Schools in Herne Bay
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There are 4 schools in and around Herne Bay, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 3 primary. Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre 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.
4 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Herne Bay 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.
- 1Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre
Herne Bay · Activity Centre · — students · EQI 510+ (most disadvantaged)
View profile →89
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory—ERO review79 - View profile →
80
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory44ERO review85 - View profile →
75
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory14ERO review92 - 4Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)
Herne Bay · Contributing · 140 students · EQI <420 (most advantaged)
View profile →61
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory14ERO review57
What the record says about Herne Bay schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre
The centre is effective in achieving positive outcomes for students, with 72 percent on average returning to enrolling schools or tertiary education over seven years. Staff successfully support young people to improve attendance patterns and build confidence through high expectations for independence and accountability. Governance and leadership are good, with strong support from managing school leaders and the board of trustees. The centre has a composite score of 79.
Full source-linked profile →Bayfield School
Bayfield School is a Contributing school in Herne Bay with 394 students. An ERO review in October 2023 found the school has experienced, collaborative leadership focused on continuous improvement and strong evaluative capacity. Teachers collaboratively plan and implement the localised curriculum, and the school demonstrates collective capacity to use evaluation and inquiry for improvement. The school's composite score is 81.
Full source-linked profile →Ponsonby Primary School
Ponsonby Primary School's Board of Trustees attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of June 2022, with demonstrated compliance across six requirement areas. Board administration and curriculum requirements were met according to the October 2022 board assurance review.
Full source-linked profile →Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay)
An ERO review in March 2024 focused on the school's compliance with the international students code. The school has attested compliance with all aspects of the Code and conducts annual self-reviews of its implementation. The school has not had international students attending for the past six years.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Herne Bay schools
What schools are in Herne Bay?
Herne Bay, Auckland has 4 schools on our records (3 primary): Bayfield School, Marist Catholic School (Herne Bay), Ponsonby Primary School, Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Herne Bay?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Auckland Secondary Schools' Centre ranks highest among Herne Bay schools (89/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Herne Bay?
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 Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay address.
Decile or EQI — how are Herne Bay 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).