Schools in Karaka
Auckland — South · New Zealand
There are 2 schools in and around Karaka (Auckland — South) — 1 primary, 1 secondary. Ngākōroa 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 Karaka 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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89
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review72 - View profile →
81
/ 100 composite
Academic94Outcomes49Retention92Wellbeing—Trajectory99ERO review85
What the record says about Karaka schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Ngākōroa School
Ngākōroa School is a full primary in Karaka with a composite score of 72. ERO found an inclusive, learner-focused culture with a responsive localised curriculum grounded in cultural narrative, and leadership that consistently prioritises school improvement and equitable outcomes. The school is in early stages of implementing its local curriculum while managing a steadily growing roll and diverse student backgrounds and needs.
Full source-linked profile →ACG Strathallan
ACG Strathallan's 2021 ERO review confirmed the school meets all criteria for registration as a private school under the Education and Training Act 2020. The review found suitable premises, staffing, and equipment for curriculum delivery, with regularly reviewed policies supporting student safety. No composite score is available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Karaka schools
What schools are in Karaka?
Karaka has 2 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 secondary): ACG Strathallan, Ngākōroa School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Karaka?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Ngākōroa School ranks highest among Karaka schools (89/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, ACG Strathallan leads the local secondary schools. "Best" depends on what you value — compare profiles to weigh academic results, ERO trajectory, retention and wellbeing.
What is the school zone for Karaka?
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 Karaka 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 Karaka address.
Decile or EQI — how are Karaka 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).