Swanson School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Swanson, Auckland 0612 · Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area
#267 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#926 of 1,559 nationally
About Swanson School
Swanson School is a state full primary located in Swanson, in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 556 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 267th of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (91th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 32.2%; pacific students 20%; 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%)462
- Roll size (10%)556
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-4.7%
- 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 Swanson School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 462
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 556
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -4.7%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 32.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 20%
- 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 Swanson School has changed over time.
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Schools near Swanson School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
TKKM o Te Kotuku
Ranui · State full primary · Years 1–8
136 students · 1.8 km away
Rānui Primary School
Ranui · State contributing · Years 1–6
413 students · 2.0 km away
Birdwood School
Ranui · State full primary · Years 1–8
288 students · 2.1 km away
Summerland Primary
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
637 students · 2.9 km away
Don Buck School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
260 students · 3.0 km away
Massey High School
Massey · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
2,110 students · 3.2 km away
Massey Primary School
Massey · State full primary · Years 1–8
545 students · 3.3 km away
Waitakere College
Henderson · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
1,957 students · 3.5 km away
St Dominic's Catholic College (Henderson)
Henderson · State integrated secondary (year 7-15) · Years 7–13
854 students · 3.6 km away
Western Heights School (Auckland)
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
653 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Sylvia Park School
Mount Wellington · State full primary · Years 1–8
590 students
Papatoetoe East School
Papatoetoe · State contributing · Years 1–6
610 students
Opaheke School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
653 students
Rangeview Intermediate
Te Atatu South · State intermediate · Years 7–8
464 students
Pukekohe Intermediate
Pukekohe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
689 students
Sandspit Road School
Waiuku · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Swanson School a good school?
Swanson School has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #267 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 Swanson School rank in Auckland?
Swanson School ranks #267 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #926 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Swanson School?
Swanson School had 556 students in 2026, a change of -5% over five years.
Is Swanson School a primary school or a secondary school?
Swanson School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Swanson School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Swanson School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.