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Schools by region
All 2,565 open schools in New Zealand, grouped by regional council area.
| Region | Schools | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 569 | 300,641 |
| Waikato | 305 | 87,352 |
| Canterbury | 293 | 105,267 |
| Wellington | 250 | 89,385 |
| Manawatū-Whanganui | 197 | 41,301 |
| Bay of Plenty | 165 | 58,132 |
| Northland | 155 | 31,494 |
| Otago | 146 | 34,451 |
| Hawke's Bay | 129 | 30,187 |
| Taranaki | 94 | 21,387 |
| Southland | 82 | 16,691 |
| Gisborne | 53 | 8,854 |
| Tasman | 35 | 7,746 |
| West Coast | 35 | 4,378 |
| Marlborough | 30 | 6,911 |
| Nelson | 23 | 8,660 |
| Area Outside | 3 | 76 |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method