Population, housing, and household data sourced from Stats NZ Census 2023 [VERIFIED]. School data from MOE School Directory. Not professional advice. Always seek independent guidance.
| School | Zone Score | EQI |
|---|---|---|
| Bucklands Beach Primary School | ★★★★★Medium | 356 |
| Macleans Primary School | ★★★★★Medium | 391 |
| Pigeon Mountain School | ★★★★★Medium | 353 |
| Karitane School | ★★★★★High | 463 |
| Buckland School | ★★★★★High | 433 |
| Warrington School | ★★★★★Medium | 397 |
| Bucklands Beach Intermediate | ★★★★★Medium | 367 |
| Pukekohe Christian School | ★★★★★N/A | — |
Source: Ministry of Education School Directory (March 2026 roll). EQI = Equity Index — replaces Decile system since 2024. Higher EQI = more affluent catchment. Zone Score: ★★★★★ ≥470 · ★★★★ ≥400 · ★★★ ≥330 · ★★ ≥250 · ★ <250.
12,411
Stats NZ Census 2023
41.4
Stats NZ Census 2023
67.4%
Stats NZ Census 2023
$116,072
Household, annual
Gender: 6,180 male · 6,198 female
SA2 areas: Bucklands Crossing, Buckland, Bucklands Beach South, Bucklands Beach Murvale, Bucklands Beach Central, Bucklands Beach North
Owner-Occupied
67.4%
Rented
32.3%
Housing Quality
18.4% damp
15.2% mould
Median Weekly Rent
$585
Vacancy Rate
10.4%
Avg Persons/Household
3