Schools in Orewa
Auckland — North · New Zealand
There are 4 schools in and around Orewa (Auckland — North) — 3 primary, 1 secondary. The Forest 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.
4 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Orewa 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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87
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory—ERO review75 - View profile →
80
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory51ERO review80 - View profile →
77
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory32ERO review85 - View profile →
71
/ 100 composite
Academic85Outcomes54Retention91Wellbeing38Trajectory66ERO review85
What the record says about Orewa schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Orewa Beach School
Orewa Beach School's board has attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across all six domains as of August 2023, with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements confirmed. The school had a board assurance review in March 2024. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Orewa Primary School
Orewa Primary School's 2023 ERO review found the school has strong professional capability and collective capacity for assessment, inquiry and knowledge building. Teacher collaboration and moderation processes support learning and achievement across the school. The school is well-positioned to adapt its assessment practices to meet the refreshed curriculum and Better Start Literacy Approach.
Full source-linked profile →Orewa College
Orewa College's board completed a board assurance review in August 2023. The board attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements for Board Administration, Curriculum, and Management of Health, Safety and Welfare. No composite score or additional findings were reported at the time of review.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Orewa schools
What schools are in Orewa?
Orewa has 4 schools on our records (3 primary, 1 secondary): Orewa College, Orewa Beach School, Orewa Primary School, The Forest School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Orewa?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — The Forest School ranks highest among Orewa schools (87/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Orewa College 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 Orewa?
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 Orewa 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 Orewa address.
Decile or EQI — how are Orewa 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).