Don Buck School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Massey, Auckland 0614 · Henderson-Massey Local Board Area
#294 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#1076 of 1,559 nationally
About Don Buck School
Don Buck School is a state full primary located in Massey, in the Henderson-Massey Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 260 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 41.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 294th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (76th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (26th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 18.5%; pacific students 38.1%; international students 0%.
There are 7 schools in Massey; Don Buck School ranks 5th of 7 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%)494
- Roll size (10%)260
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)11.5%
- 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 Don Buck School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 494
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 260
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 11.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 18.5%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 38.1%
- 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 Don Buck School has changed over time.
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Schools near Don Buck School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Birdwood School
Ranui · State full primary · Years 1–8
288 students · 896 m away
Lincoln Heights School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
576 students · 1.1 km away
Massey High School
Massey · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,110 students · 1.3 km away
Massey Primary School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
545 students · 1.6 km away
Rānui Primary School
Ranui · State contributing · Years 1–6
413 students · 1.7 km away
Pomaria Road School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
447 students · 1.9 km away
Middle School West Auckland
Henderson · State restricted composite (year 7-10) · Years 7–10
136 students · 2.0 km away
Waitakere College
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,957 students · 2.0 km away
Liston College
Henderson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
855 students · 2.0 km away
Elim Christian College Henderson
Henderson · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
155 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Riverhills School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
129 students
Sutton Park School
Mangere East · State full primary · Years 1–8
552 students
Favona School
Favona · State contributing · Years 1–6
294 students
Glenavon School
Blockhouse Bay · State full primary · Years 1–8
360 students
Te Kura ki Hikurangi (Auckland)
Glen Eden · State contributing · Years 1–6
329 students
West Harbour School
West Harbour · State full primary · Years 1–8
499 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Don Buck School a good school?
Don Buck School has a Success Index (NZ) of 41.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #294 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 Don Buck School rank in Auckland?
Don Buck School ranks #294 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #1076 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Don Buck School?
Don Buck School had 260 students in 2026, a change of +12% over five years.
Is Don Buck School a primary school or a secondary school?
Don Buck School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Don Buck School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Don Buck School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.