Overview
Orewa Beach School is a state contributing school in Orewa, Auckland. It is a co-educational school. The school has 391 students on the roll. Its Equity Index (EQI) is 425 (below-average equity need). The school has an enrolment scheme (zone). It is located in the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board Area territorial authority.
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Key Facts
AuthorityState
School TypeContributing
Co-Ed StatusCo-Educational
Enrolment SchemeYes (Zoned)
Territorial AuthorityHibiscus and Bays Local Board Area
RegionAuckland
Urban/RuralLarge urban area
Postcode0931
MoE School ID1406
Student Demographics
Total Roll391
European/Pakeha77.7%
Maori13.3%
Pacific6.6%
Asian12.8%
Ethnicity Distribution
Source: Ministry of Education (2026)
Equity Index (EQI)
The Equity Index replaced the decile system in 2023. It measures the socio-economic context of a school's student community. A higher EQI indicates greater equity need (more disadvantaged). The national average is approximately 463.
School EQI425
National Avg463
Contextbelow-average equity need
Source: Ministry of Education EQI (2026)