Panama Road School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Mt Wellington, Auckland 1062 · Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Area
#308 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#1134 of 1,559 nationally
About Panama Road School
Panama Road School is a state full primary located in Mt Wellington, in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 362 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 39.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 308th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll growth (5 years) (80th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 22.4%; pacific students 61.6%; international students 0%.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)511
- Roll size (10%)362
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)44.4%
- 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 Panama Road School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 511
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 362
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- 44.4%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 22.4%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 61.6%
- 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 Panama Road School has changed over time.
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Schools near Panama Road School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Otahuhu Intermediate
Otahuhu · State intermediate · Years 7–8
377 students · 1.4 km away
Anchorage Park School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
128 students · 1.4 km away
Riverina School
Pakuranga · State contributing · Years 1–6
150 students · 1.5 km away
Mt Richmond School
Otahuhu · State special school
208 students · 1.8 km away
Edgewater College
Pakuranga · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
629 students · 1.9 km away
Pacific Advance Secondary School
Otahuhu · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
158 students · 1.9 km away
Sylvia Park School
Mount Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
590 students · 2.1 km away
McAuley High School
Otahuhu · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
757 students · 2.1 km away
St Joseph's School (Otahuhu)
Otahuhu · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
268 students · 2.2 km away
Otahuhu School
Otahuhu · State contributing · Years 1–6
576 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Bairds Mainfreight Primary School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
343 students
Onepoto School
Northcote · State contributing · Years 1–6
155 students
Te Papapa School
Onehunga · State contributing · Years 1–6
310 students
Wesley Intermediate
Mount Roskill · State intermediate · Years 7–8
107 students
Yendarra School
Otara · State contributing · Years 1–6
231 students
TKKM o Te Kotuku
Ranui · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Panama Road School a good school?
Panama Road School has a Success Index (NZ) of 39.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #308 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 Panama Road School rank in Auckland?
Panama Road School ranks #308 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #1134 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Panama Road School?
Panama Road School had 362 students in 2026, a change of +44% over five years.
Is Panama Road School a primary school or a secondary school?
Panama Road School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Panama Road School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Panama Road School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.