Ahuroa School vs Dominion Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 51 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ahuroa School
Ahuroa ยท State full primary ยท Years 1โ8
53 students
Dominion Road School
Mount Roskill ยท State contributing ยท Years 1โ6
210 students
| Measure | Ahuroa School Ahuroa, Auckland | Dominion Road School Mount Roskill, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 44 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | โ | #270 of 390 |
| National rank | โ | #946 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Full Primary | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1โ8 | Years 1โ6 |
| Students | 53 | 210 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 455 | 454 |
| Total roll | 53 | 210 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | -15.9% | -24.1% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | โ | โ |
| Leavers with University Entrance | โ | โ |
| Mฤori students | 41.5% | 12.4% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 46.7% |
| International students | 0% | 0.5% |
| suburb or town | Ahuroa | Mount Roskill |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | ahuroa.school.nz/Ahuroa_School/index.html.html | www.dominionrd.school.nz |
The verdict
- โขDominion Road School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (47.1 vs 43.9).
- โขDominion Road School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (454 vs 455).
- โขDominion Road School does better on roll size (210 vs 53).
- โขAhuroa School does better on roll growth (5 years) (-15.9% vs -24.1%).
- โขDominion Road School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 53.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ahuroa School better than Dominion Road School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Dominion Road School ranks higher (47.1 vs 43.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ahuroa School and Dominion Road School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Ahuroa and Mount Roskill in Auckland.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Ahuroa School: 455. Dominion Road School: 454. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Ahuroa School and Dominion Road School rank in Auckland?
Ahuroa School is unranked and Dominion Road School is 270th of 390 among full primary schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).