Ardmore School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Papakura, Auckland 2582 · Franklin Local Board Area
#121 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#208 of 1,559 nationally
About Ardmore School
Ardmore School is a state full primary located in Papakura, in the Franklin Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 352 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 77.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 121st of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is roll size (74th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 15.6%; pacific students 6.5%; international students 0%.
There are 20 schools in Papakura; Ardmore School ranks 1st of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)415
- Roll size (10%)352
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)3.2%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ardmore School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 415
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 352
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 3.2%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 15.6%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 6.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Ardmore School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ardmore School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Cosgrove School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
638 students · 4.4 km away
Kauri Flats School
Takanini · State full primary · Years 1–8
713 students · 4.6 km away
Redhill School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
211 students · 4.7 km away
Kelvin Road School
Papakura · State contributing · Years 1–6
562 students · 4.9 km away
Brookby School
Manurewa · State full primary · Years 1–8
118 students · 5.2 km away
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Takanini · State integrated contributing · Years 1–6
307 students · 5.3 km away
Edmund Hillary School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
194 students · 5.3 km away
Papakura High School
Papakura · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,309 students · 5.4 km away
Papakura Intermediate
Papakura · State intermediate · Years 7–8
315 students · 5.4 km away
Alfriston School
Manurewa · State full primary · Years 1–8
379 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Stanhope Road School
Mount Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
598 students
Glenfield Primary School
Glenfield · State contributing · Years 1–6
303 students
Patumāhoe Primary School
Patumahoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
289 students
Konini School (Auckland)
Glen Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
433 students
Gulf Harbour School
Whangaparaoa · State contributing · Years 1–6
565 students
Clevedon School
Clevedon · State full primary · Years 1–8
383 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ardmore School a good school?
Ardmore School has a Success Index (NZ) of 77.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #121 of 390 in Auckland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ardmore School rank in Auckland?
Ardmore School ranks #121 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #208 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ardmore School?
Ardmore School had 352 students in 2026, a change of +3% over five years.
Is Ardmore School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ardmore School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ardmore School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ardmore School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.