Schools in Waiheke Island
Auckland — Central · New Zealand
There are 4 schools in and around Waiheke Island (Auckland — Central) — 3 primary, 1 secondary. Te Huruhi 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.
Browse Waiheke Island schools by suburb
3 Waiheke Island suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Waiheke Island 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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74
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing100Trajectory25ERO review83 - View profile →
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/ 100 composite
Academic80Outcomes28Retention78Wellbeing54Trajectory33ERO review82 - View profile →
57
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing37Trajectory53ERO review77
More schools in Waiheke Island
These schools don't yet have a composite score (often small rolls or limited scored data). Their full source-linked profiles are still available.
- Fossil Bay School Full Primary · 15 students
What the record says about Waiheke Island schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Te Huruhi School
Te Huruhi School is a contributing school located on Waiheke Island with a roll of 266 students. An ERO review in October 2023 found that ākonga feel a strong sense of belonging, learning is inclusive with valued wellbeing support, and inquiry learning focuses on real-world issues including sustainability and climate change. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Waiheke High School
Waiheke High School's 2023 Education Review Office report identified good overall progress and achievement that is increasingly equitable across all learners. The school fosters an inclusive culture that values student strengths and maintains strong connections with the local community, Māori whānau, hapū and iwi. The school has a composite score of 82.
Full source-linked profile →Waiheke Primary School
Waiheke Primary School had no international students enrolled at the time of the ERO review in December 2022. The school has attested compliance with the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students and completed an annual self-review of its implementation.
Full source-linked profile →Fossil Bay School
Fossil Bay School is a registered private school that meets all eight criteria for registration under the Education and Training Act 2020. The school maintains suitable premises and staffing for its student population, with regular reviews of safety policies and compliance with pastoral care requirements for international students. No composite score was available at the time of the 2022 special ERO review.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Waiheke Island schools
What schools are in Waiheke Island?
Waiheke Island has 4 schools on our records (3 primary, 1 secondary): Waiheke High School, Fossil Bay School, Te Huruhi School, Waiheke Primary School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Waiheke Island?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Te Huruhi School ranks highest among Waiheke Island schools (74/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Waiheke High School 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 Waiheke Island?
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 Waiheke Island 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 Waiheke Island address.
Decile or EQI — how are Waiheke Island 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).