Schools in Huapai
Auckland — North · New Zealand
There is 1 school in and around Huapai (Auckland — North) — 1 primary. Huapai District 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.
1 school · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Huapai 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 Huapai schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Huapai District School
Huapai District School's October 2024 ERO review found strong school leadership fostering a collaborative culture committed to improving student achievement. Most students achieve at expected curriculum levels in reading and mathematics, with a majority in writing; data shows improving parity for boys in writing and gains for Māori and Pacific learners. The school has established schoolwide systems and uses high-quality data to evaluate teaching effectiveness.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Huapai schools
What schools are in Huapai?
Huapai has 1 school on our records (1 primary): Huapai District School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Huapai?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Huapai District School ranks highest among Huapai schools (77/100). "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Huapai?
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 Huapai 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 Huapai address.
Decile or EQI — how are Huapai 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).