Charter school · Full Primary · Co-ed
The Forest School
A charter school full primary (years 1–8) in Waiwera, Orewa.
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · The Forest School, Ministry school number 4541 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Equity Index
462EQI
moderate socio-economic barriers
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What EQI measures
The Equity Index estimates the extent to which a school's students face socio-economic barriers to achievement. It describes the community a school serves — it does not measure school quality, teaching, or student outcomes. A school facing more barriers can be an outstanding school. For independent evaluation, read the school's ERO reports. What EQI means →
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Equity Index, 2565 schools; national range 344–569 · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Who may enrol
The Forest School does not operate an enrolment scheme. There is no home zone, and enrolment is not restricted by where a student lives. How enrolment zones work →
School details
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Contact details as published by the school to the Ministry · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Years | Roll | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orewa Beach School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 398 | 2.3 km |
| Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 89 | 3.2 km |
| Orewa Primary School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 379 | 3.3 km |
| Orewa College | Secondary (Year 7-15) | Years 7–13 | 2,282 | 3.5 km |
| KingsWay School | Composite | Years 1–13 | 2,078 | 5.2 km |
| Silverdale School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 629 | 5.3 km |
| Red Beach School | Contributing | Years 1–6 | 466 | 5.4 km |
| Meraki Montessori School | Full Primary | Years 1–8 | 56 | 5.8 km |
Source · Ministry of Education School Directory — extracted Aug 2026 · Distances are straight-line, from the Ministry's directory coordinates — approximate · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
Compare with a similar school
- The Forest School vs Orewa Beach School
- The Forest School vs Nukumea Primary School - Te Kura Tuatahi O Nukumea
- The Forest School vs Orewa Primary School
Common questions
What year levels does The Forest School cover?
The Forest School is a full primary, which covers years 1–8.
Does The Forest School have an enrolment zone?
No. The Forest School does not operate an enrolment scheme, so enrolment is not restricted to a home zone.
Is The Forest School a state school?
The Forest School is a charter school school.