Wellsford School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Wellsford, Auckland 0900 · Rodney Local Board Area
#323 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland
#1195 of 1,559 nationally
About Wellsford School
Wellsford School is a state full primary school located in Wellsford, in the Rodney Local Board Area territorial authority of Auckland, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 311 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 35.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 323rd of 390 ranked full primary schools in Auckland. Its strongest component is roll size (68th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 30.2%; pacific students 8.4%; international students 0%.
There are 3 schools in Wellsford; Wellsford School ranks 2nd of 3 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%)484
- Roll size (10%)311
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-17.9%
- 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 Wellsford School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 484
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 311
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -17.9%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 30.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 8.4%
- 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 Wellsford School has changed over time.
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Schools near Wellsford School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Rodney College
Wellsford · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
357 students · 655 m away
TKKM o Ngaringaomatariki
Oruawharo · State composite · Years 1–13
95 students · 9.6 km away
Tauhoa School
Tauhoa · State full primary · Years 1–8
58 students · 12 km away
Tomarata School
Wellsford · State full primary · Years 1–8
99 students · 12 km away
Kaipara Flats School
Warkworth · State contributing · Years 1–6
119 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Auckland with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Henderson Intermediate
Henderson · State intermediate · Years 7–8
732 students
Henderson School
Henderson · State contributing · Years 1–6
198 students
Rise UP Academy
Mangere · State full primary · Years 1–8
104 students
Pakiri School
Pakiri · State full primary · Years 1–8
8 students
Fairburn School
Otahuhu · State contributing · Years 1–6
448 students
Kedgley Intermediate
Papatoetoe · State intermediate · Years 7–8
743 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wellsford School a good school?
Wellsford School has a Success Index (NZ) of 35.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #323 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 Wellsford School rank in Auckland?
Wellsford School ranks #323 of 390 full primary schools in Auckland and #1195 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Wellsford School?
Wellsford School had 311 students in 2026, a change of -18% over five years.
Is Wellsford School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wellsford School is classified as a full primary school covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Wellsford School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Wellsford School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.