Schools in Royal Oak
Auckland · Auckland — Central
There are 3 schools in and around Royal Oak, Auckland (Auckland — Central) — 1 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary. Royal Oak 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.
3 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Schools in Royal Oak 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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72
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory20ERO review80 - View profile →
61
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing58Trajectory41ERO review76 - View profile →
59
/ 100 composite
Academic78Outcomes44Retention84Wellbeing0Trajectory50ERO review79
What the record says about Royal Oak schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Royal Oak School
Royal Oak School's most recent ERO review (November 2024) found that outcomes are improving for most learners, though achievement gaps exist for Māori and Pacific learners, particularly in writing. The school has strengthened its localised curriculum and whānau engagement, and learners are well-prepared for transition to intermediate. However, the school has not met the Ministry of Education's regular attendance target.
Full source-linked profile →Royal Oak Intermediate School
Royal Oak Intermediate School has undertaken a significant restructure of curriculum delivery with curriculum specialists teaching across all learning areas, creating increased opportunities for ākonga to learn a broader curriculum responsive to their cultures, languages and identities. The school is strengthening professional capability and collective capacity to improve achievement outcomes, with teachers developing teaching strategies and practices to support student progress. The school is currently operating under limited statutory manager intervention from the Ministry of Education.
Full source-linked profile →Marcellin College
Marcellin College's board assurance review in June 2024 found the board had met regulatory and legislative requirements across most areas. One non-compliance issue regarding identity document checks under the Children's Act 2014 was identified and subsequently addressed by the board. The board attested to compliance with curriculum, health and safety, and finance and asset management requirements.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Royal Oak schools
What schools are in Royal Oak?
Royal Oak, Auckland has 3 schools on our records (1 primary, 1 intermediate, 1 secondary): Marcellin College, Royal Oak Intermediate School, Royal Oak School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Royal Oak?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Royal Oak School ranks highest among Royal Oak schools (72/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Marcellin 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 Royal Oak?
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 Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak address.
Decile or EQI — how are Royal Oak 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).