Schools in Onehunga
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There are 6 schools in and around Onehunga, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 4 primary, 2 secondary. Golden Grove 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.
6 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Onehunga 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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81
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory50ERO review83 - View profile →
78
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing88Trajectory69ERO review75 - View profile →
77
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory43ERO review78 - View profile →
69
/ 100 composite
Academic98Outcomes15Retention99Wellbeing—Trajectory47ERO review87 - View profile →
68
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing78Trajectory30ERO review84 - View profile →
58
/ 100 composite
Academic80Outcomes33Retention85Wellbeing0Trajectory62ERO review85
What the record says about Onehunga schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Golden Grove School
Golden Grove School is a full primary school in Onehunga with a roll of 56 students. The school's 2021 special ERO review found it meets all criteria for registration as a private school, with suitable premises and staffing appropriate to the age range and curriculum. The school has suitable equipment for curriculum delivery.
Full source-linked profile →Onehunga Primary School
Onehunga Primary School's 2018 ERO review found the school working well towards equity and excellence, with positive progress evident for students identified as at risk, particularly in Māori student achievement in writing and reading. The school demonstrates strategic leadership focused on building teacher capability, a strong culture of learning aligned with its 'We CARE' values, and good understanding of school values supporting student wellbeing. The composite score is 78.
Full source-linked profile →OneSchool Global - New Zealand
OneSchool Global - New Zealand is a composite private school located in Onehunga, Auckland. An ERO special review in April 2021 found the school meets all eight registration criteria for private schools, with suitable premises and staffing appropriate to its student age range, curriculum, and size. No composite score is available for this school.
Full source-linked profile →St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga)
St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga) is a full primary school in Onehunga, Auckland, with a roll of 182 students. The school's 2019 ERO review found most children achieving at expected curriculum levels, with leaders and teachers working towards equitable outcomes and successfully addressing disparities in writing. Strengths include leadership that supports high expectations, a curriculum responsive to children's needs, and inclusive learning environments. The school's composite score is 84.
Full source-linked profile →Onehunga High School
Onehunga High School's 2024 ERO review noted the school's new leadership team and strategic focus on excellent and equitable outcomes for all learners, particularly Māori and Pacific students. The school's strengths include a broad and innovative curriculum, collaborative staff, and leaders actively implementing improvement strategies around effective pedagogy and high expectations. No composite score was assigned in this review.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Onehunga schools
What schools are in Onehunga?
Onehunga, Auckland has 6 schools on our records (4 primary, 2 secondary): Onehunga High School, OneSchool Global - New Zealand, Golden Grove School, Onehunga Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic School (Onehunga), Te Papapa School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Onehunga?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Golden Grove School ranks highest among Onehunga schools (81/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, OneSchool Global - New Zealand 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 Onehunga?
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 Onehunga 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 Onehunga address.
Decile or EQI — how are Onehunga 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).