Schools in Waiuku
Auckland — South · New Zealand
There are 10 schools in and around Waiuku (Auckland — South) — 9 primary, 1 secondary. Aka Aka 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.
10 schools · refreshed from Education Counts 2026-07-12. Full methodology.
Browse Waiuku schools by suburb
3 Waiuku suburbs have their own schools page.
Schools in Waiuku 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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Wellbeing100Trajectory100ERO review73 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory71ERO review67 - View profile →
75
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Wellbeing89Trajectory56ERO review75 - View profile →
72
/ 100 composite
Wellbeing85Trajectory48ERO review75 - View profile →
70
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Wellbeing78Trajectory52ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing92Trajectory56ERO review59 - View profile →
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Wellbeing100Trajectory21ERO review73 - View profile →
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Academic75Outcomes45Retention74Wellbeing12Trajectory73ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing45Trajectory41ERO review75 - View profile →
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Wellbeing9Trajectory20ERO review76
What the record says about Waiuku schools
Plain-language summaries distilled from each school's ERO reports and Ministry records. Every claim is source-linked on the school's profile.
Aka Aka School
Aka Aka School is a full primary with 63 students in Aka Aka, Waiuku. The school's 2023 ERO review identified an inclusive learning climate supporting all learners, school values embedded in daily practices, and a collaborative teaching team focused on improvement. The school has a composite score of 73.
Full source-linked profile →Otaua School
Otaua School is a full primary in Waiuku with 230 students. The board attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements as of February 2023, with board administration and curriculum confirmed in place. No composite score is currently available.
Full source-linked profile →Pukeoware School
Pukeoware School's 2023 board assurance review found the board attested to meeting regulatory and legislative requirements across Board Administration, Curriculum, and Management of Health, Safety and Welfare. No composite score was assigned in this review type.
Full source-linked profile →Awhitu District School
Awhitu District School's 2022 ERO review found an inclusive learning environment supported by respectful relationships and systems, with teachers and leaders collectively focused on growing culturally responsive practices. The school benefits from community networks and connections that support enriched opportunities for students.
Full source-linked profile →Glenbrook School
The Board of Trustees confirmed in May 2023 that Glenbrook School met all regulatory and legislative requirements, with Board Administration and Curriculum requirements verified. The school underwent a board assurance review in September 2023.
Full source-linked profile →View Road School
View Road School's composite score is 59. ERO findings show less than half of all learners are at expected achievement levels in reading, writing and mathematics, and regular school attendance has not yet met Ministry targets. The school's strengths include positive learning environments created by teachers, improving progress through structured literacy approaches, and embedded school values supporting student wellbeing. Improving Māori learner achievement remains an ongoing focus with targeted interventions in place.
Full source-linked profile →Waiuku College
Waiuku College's board assurance review in November 2023 confirmed the board had met regulatory and legislative requirements as of March 2023, with board administration and curriculum requirements verified. No composite score was available at the time of this summary.
Full source-linked profile →Sandspit Road School
Sandspit Road School's 2023 ERO review identified cohesive leadership prioritising continuous improvement, strategic professional development targeted to student and teacher needs, and a collaborative team culture open to change. The school's composite score is 75.
Full source-linked profile →Waiuku Primary School
Waiuku Primary School (composite score 76) is working towards equitable outcomes for all students, with evidence of accelerated achievement for some Māori and other students in specific interventions. The school demonstrates strong leadership that builds positive culture and high expectations, supported by robust quality assurance processes and high student engagement. The school is currently operating under a limited statutory manager appointment.
Full source-linked profile →Frequently asked questions about Waiuku schools
What schools are in Waiuku?
Waiuku has 10 schools on our records (9 primary, 1 secondary): Waiuku College, Aka Aka School, Awhitu District School, Glenbrook School, Otaua School, Pukeoware School, Sandspit Road School, View Road School, Waipipi School, Waiuku Primary School. Every school links to a source-backed profile with ERO history, NCEA results and audited financials.
What is the best school in Waiuku?
On the SchoolsNearMe value-added composite — which scores each school against its EQI peer group across all year levels — Aka Aka School ranks highest among Waiuku schools (89/100). On NCEA and University Entrance results, Waiuku 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 Waiuku?
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 Waiuku 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 Waiuku address.
Decile or EQI — how are Waiuku 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).